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Almond Rhubarb Cake Delight

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Almond Rhubarb Cake Delight is a tender, buttery cake filled with vibrant rhubarb and topped with a golden almond crunch. With its soft crumb, nutty notes, and tangy bursts of fruit, it’s a nostalgic yet elegant treat perfect for brunch, teatime, or anytime comfort baking.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8–10 servings
  • Category: Dessert/Snack Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp turbinado sugar or extra granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9‑inch round or square baking pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in almond extract.
  4. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
  6. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and turbinado sugar.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Add a handful of berries (like raspberries or strawberries) along with the rhubarb for a fruit twist.
  • Use brown sugar instead of part of the granulated sugar for deeper flavor.
  • Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • Replace fresh rhubarb with thawed, well-drained frozen rhubarb if needed.
  • Top with oats, streusel, powdered sugar, or a lemon glaze as different finishing options.

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