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strawberry rhubarb cake

Strawberry Rhubarb Cake: 5 Comforting Bites of Nostalgia

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious strawberry rhubarb cake with a sweet and tangy flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix strawberries, rhubarb, and 1/4 cup sugar. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, cream together butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
  8. Fold in the strawberry-rhubarb mixture.
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Can be served with whipped cream.
  • Use fresh strawberries and rhubarb for best flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: strawberry rhubarb cake, dessert, cake, baking