How to Make Rhubarb Compote Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the sweet-tart flavor of rhubarb to signal the arrival of spring. This unsung hero of the produce aisle is often overlooked in favor of more popular fruits, but its unique flavor and versatility make it a standout ingredient in a variety of dishes. One of the best ways to showcase the beauty of rhubarb is in a delicious dessert, and this Rhubarb Compote Cake is the perfect way to do just that.

With a tender cake base and a tangy rhubarb compote topping, this...

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Ingredients

  • 8 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 apples - peeled, cored, and diced
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup margarine
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Combine rhubarb, apples, 1/2 cup white sugar, and water together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir rhubarb mixture until rhubarb is tender and compote is thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Mix 2/3 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir milk and stir into the sugar mixture. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Mix flour mixture into wet mixture until batter is just moistened; pour into the prepared baking dish. Spoon enough compote over cake to make about 1/2-inch-thick layer, reserving any leftover compote for another use.
  • Stir oats, 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup white sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl until crumbly; sprinkle over compote layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    253 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 207mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 156mg