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Rhubarb Cinnamon Pecan Cake Recipe

Rhubarb Cinnamon Pecan Cake Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 53 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of spring with this Rhubarb Cinnamon Pecan Cake. A moist and tender cake bursting with the tangy sweetness of fresh rhubarb, warm cinnamon, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for afternoon tea or a sweet ending to any meal.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Cinnamon Pecan Topping:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well. Stir in sour cream until smooth.
  4. Combine Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix until just combined. Fold in rhubarb and pecans. Spread batter evenly in the pan.
  5. Make Topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  6. Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a sweeter cake, sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with a light glaze after baking.
  • This cake also works well with walnuts or a mix of berries and rhubarb.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 38 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg