Rhubarb Crumble Cake Recipe
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Rhubarb Crumble Cake Recipe

Indulge in the sweet-tart goodness of Rhubarb Crumble Cake, a delightful addition to your dessert recipes collection. This easy dessert recipe combines a buttery...

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Servings
6 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the batter
  • For the topping
  • For the crumble

Directions

  1. For Batter
  2. 1
    Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease the baking pan.
  3. 2
    For the batter, knead the flour with sugar, softened butter, egg, baking powder, pinch of salt, and vanilla extract (if using) into a smooth dough. Press the dough evenly into the baking pan, forming a raised edge.
  4. 3
    For Topping
  5. 4
    Place the prepared rhubarb in a bowl and mix with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
  6. 5
    Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly over the dough.
  7. 6
    For Crumble
  8. 7
    For the crumble, knead the flour, sugar, and cold butter in a bowl into coarse crumbs and sprinkle over the rhubarb.
  9. 8
    Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, until the crumble is golden brown and the batter is cooked through.
  10. 9
    Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan and serving.

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Rhubarb Crumble Cake Questions

Rhubarb crumble cake is celebrated for its perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, combining moist cake, tender rhubarb, and crunchy crumble, along with visual appeal and seasonality.

Customization can include reducing sugar, adding spices, using gluten-free flour, substituting butter, or making it vegan, allowing for various dietary preferences while enjoying the cake.

Choose fresh, vibrant stalks of green or red rhubarb, wash and chop it, removing leaves, and optionally let it sit with sugar to enhance sweetness.

Yes, it can be made ahead, stored at room temperature for two days, in the fridge for a week, or frozen for up to three months, with specific storage techniques to maintain quality.

Enjoy rhubarb crumble cake warm with whipped cream or ice cream, pair with yogurt or berry compote, and garnish for special occasions, or serve with tea or wine.