RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE FOR A CROWD

Rhubarb Coffee Cake for a Crowd image

"I adapted several coffee cake recipes to come up with this tender treat," notes Deb Quest of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It's so moist and yummy that even people who usually don't care for rhubarb (like me!) ask for seconds."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 coffee cakes, 18 servings, 9 per cake.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in rhubarb. Pour into two greased 8-in. square baking dishes., Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks. May be frozen for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.