Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of spring with this Rhubarb Streusel Coffee Cake. With a moist sour cream cake base studded with tangy rhubarb and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel, this cake is perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with sour cream, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the streusel: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in nuts if using. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
- For added sweetness, drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
