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How to Make Mom's Rhubarb Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade dessert that brings back childhood memories and fills your home with the warm, comforting aroma of baking. One such recipe that has been a staple in my family for years is my mom's classic Rhubarb Cake. This simple yet delicious dessert is the perfect way to make use of the seasonal rhubarb that is abundant in the spring and early summer.

One of the things I love most about this recipe is how it combines the tartness of fresh rhubarb with the swee...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • salt
  • ½ cup margarine
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 (3 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
  • 1 cup white sugar, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

  • Combine 2 cups flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the evaporated milk and beaten egg.
  • Press the dough into the bottom and partly up the sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish. For a thicker crust, press the dough into the bottom of the pan only.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the rhubarb, gelatin mix, and 1/2 cup of white sugar. Spread the fruit over the dough. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup of flour, and softened butter in a bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Top the rhubarb with the streusel mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 45 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 270mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 164mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 313mg

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