Rhubarb Buttermilk Tea Cake Recipe

Discover the delightful secret of this Rhubarb Buttermilk Tea Cake, unearthed from a vintage chatelaine magazine! This recipe delivers a moist, tender crumb bursting with tangy rhubarb flavor, perfectly complemented by the creamy tang of buttermilk. A perfect afternoon treat or elegant addition to your next tea party.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 331.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rhubarb Buttermilk Tea Cake

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How to Make Rhubarb Buttermilk Tea Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

170g

Fat

6g

Carbs

20g

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