Description
Warm Rhubarb Cake with Butter Sauce is a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of spring! This tender cake combines the tartness of fresh rhubarb with a rich, creamy butter sauce, making it an ideal dessert for family gatherings or cozy nights in. It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead, allowing you to impress your guests with minimal effort. Each slice is not only visually appealing but also delivers a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups plain flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups rhubarb (cut into small pieces)
- 2 cups milk
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup butter (for the sauce)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for the sauce)
- ¾ cup whipping cream (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk and melted butter; stir until just combined. Gently fold in rhubarb pieces.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the cake bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in sugar until dissolved. Add cream slowly, stirring until smooth.
- Serve warm by drizzling the butter sauce over each slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg