Description
A warm, indulgent cake featuring tart rhubarb and a luxurious butter sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for the sauce)
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cream together 2 cups of granulated sugar and 6 tbsp of melted butter until smooth.
- Add in the 2 cups of milk gradually, mixing until well incorporated.
- Combine in a separate bowl 4 cups of flour, 4 tsp of baking powder, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until no large lumps remain.
- Fold in the 4 cups of chopped rhubarb, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the butter sauce by melting 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan, adding 3/4 cup of whipping cream and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
- Serve warm cake pieces drizzled generously with the butter sauce.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute almond or oat milk. Can be served warm or slightly cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg