Description
Rhubarb cake with butter sauce is a moist, tart, and sweet dessert that combines the unique flavor of rhubarb with a rich, creamy butter sauce. Perfect for family gatherings, celebratory dinners, or a comforting treat anytime.
Ingredients
- Cake:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups diced rhubarb (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups milk
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in diced rhubarb, milk, and melted butter until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For the butter sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and heavy cream.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Serve the cake warm with the butter sauce drizzled generously on top.
Notes
- Substitute rhubarb with apples or berries for variety.
- Store cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Sauce can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
