Vicki's Rhubarb Cake Recipe

This irresistible rhubarb cake, a farmers' market favorite from Vicki herself, bursts with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh rhubarb. A moist and tender crumb cake is topped with a luscious buttery coconut pecan crumble – the perfect blend of textures and tastes! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make masterpiece.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 622.8 kcal
Protein 14g
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Ingredients for Vicki's Rhubarb Cake

  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb
  • Sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Nuts

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How to Make Vicki's Rhubarb Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped rhubarb and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the rhubarb mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake is baking, prepare the crumble topping: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  7. Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly before pouring the warm crumble topping evenly over the surface. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

227g

Fat

61g

Carbs

27g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vicki's Rhubarb Cake?

Vicki's Rhubarb Cake takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vicki's Rhubarb Cake?

Vicki's Rhubarb Cake has approximately 622.8 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 48 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vicki's Rhubarb Cake?

The key ingredients for Vicki's Rhubarb Cake are Rhubarb, Sugar, Flour, Oil, Egg, Buttermilk. See the full list with measurements above.

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