If you like rhubarb as much as I do then you’re going to love some of my other rhubarb recipes. My favorites are Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream and Rhubarb Crisp. Of course, you can’t forget about Rhubarb BBQ Sauce or my Layered Rhubarb Pudding Dessert. All of them scream summertime and are perfect for using up the bountiful fresh rhubarb from the garden!
What is Rhubarb Cake?
Last year we did a great American roadtrip where we drove across 13 states and saw all sorts of site, including Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota. It was while we were there staying in a really fantastic cabin that we found on AirBnB that we first enjoyed this deliciously sweet rhubarb cake. Our host’s mother had made and left it wrapped in plastic wrap on the kitchen table of the cabin to welcome us. It was so moist and delicious that we had to text our host and ask if she would be willing to share her recipe. His mom was kind enough to agree, so I’m including this rhubarb cake as part of my collection of recipes representing every state in my American Eats series, even though I’m not quite to South Dakota yet! Rhubarb cake is an old fashioned recipe that doesn’t get nearly as much credit as it should! It’s so easy to toss together and it tastes as impressive and incredible as it looks. Topped with a cinnamon sugar coating, this fluffy moist cake is delicious for snacking, enjoying for a breakfast treat, or serving for a dessert with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on the side.
How to Make Rhubarb Cake
You can serve the rhubarb cake warm, although I think it’s best when it has time to cool down to room temperature. I feel like it’s even better the next day!
Can I add more sugar to this rhubarb cake to make it sweeter?
Yes, you could add a little more sugar to the topping and in the batter as I did with my original version of this rhubarb cake recipe. I felt that the original version was a little too much on the sweet side, so I toned it down (and made it slightly healthier that way). You can try the original version and this one to see which one you like best!
Does rhubarb cake need to be refrigerated?
No, this cake can sit out at room temperature for a couple of days as long as it is covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. If you want to eat it warm, you can always place a slice on a plate and stick it in the microwave for a few seconds or in oven for a few minutes until warmed through.
Can you freeze rhubarb cake?
Yes, this cake is great for freezing for later. I recommend cutting it into serving slices and then wrapping each in plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container in the freezer. This helps for when you want a slice but don’t want to thaw the whole thing, you can simply grab a slice and thaw it on the counter for an hour before enjoying. This is also a great way to prepare it for future lunch bags!
More delicious cake ideas to try soon!
Kentucky Butter Cake German Plum Cake Cherry Crisp Cake Tres Leches Cake Sour Cream Coffee Cake The BEST Carrot Cake Pineapple Sponge Cake
More States I Have Visited in my American Eats Series
Alabama • Alaska • Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Hawaii • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • Oregon • Puerto Rico • South Carolina • South Dakota • Texas • Utah • Wisconsin
Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Summertime Strawberry Shortcake
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