Rhubarb Spice Cake With Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Rhubarb Spice Cake With Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 3/4 cup milk; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 cups white sugar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 cups water; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract (optional); 1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups white sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 cups water
4 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
2
Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the chopped rhubarb. Pour batter into prepared pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.
5
To make the Lemon Sauce: In a saucepan, mix together 2 cups sugar and 4 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 4 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extract (if desired). Stir in 1 or 2 drops yellow food coloring, if using.
6
Serve slices of cake with the warm lemon sauce.

1080

kcal

Calories

Fat

216

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup white sugar, 1 egg, 3/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Rhubarb Spice Cake With Lemon Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Rhubarb Spice Cake With Lemon Sauce

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