How to Bake a Rhubarb Cake

Rhubarb is a versatile fruit that is often used in pies, crumbles, and cakes. If you want to learn how to bake a delicious rhubarb cake, follow these simple steps:

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour - 1 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 cup buttermilk - 2 cups of rhubarb, chopped into small pieces - 1/4 cup brown sugar - 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter or cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until everything is combined.

5. In a separate bowl, mix the chopped rhubarb, brown sugar, and cinnamon until the rhubarb is coated.

6. Fold the rhubarb mixture into the cake batter until it is evenly distributed.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Once the cake is cool, slice it and serve it with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious rhubarb cake!