Oma's Rhubarb Cake
Experience the nostalgic taste of Oma's Rhubarb Cake, a perfect blend of tangy rhubarb and sweet, buttery cake. This heirloom recipe brings together a tender crumb and a delightful tartness, creating a timeless dessert for all occasions.
Ingredients
Streusel
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, or to taste
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup butter, softened
Cake
- 3 cups diced rhubarb
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1¼ cups white sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by greasing and flouring it.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs and sour cream, stirring until the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in the rhubarb.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and butter until smooth.
- Mix in the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Sprinkle this streusel over the cake batter, and lightly dust with cinnamon.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.