RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE - SCRUMPTIOUS

Rhubarb Coffee Cake - Scrumptious image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 20

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RHUBARB FILLING
4 c rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 c sugar
1/3 c corn starch
CAKE
3 c flour
1 c sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
3 - 4 drops , red food coloring ( optional )
TOPPING
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c flour
1/3 - 1/4 c butter, softened

Steps:

1. In a saucepan, mix sugar and corn starch. Add the rhubarb, lemon juice and sugar; stir well to combine. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes; Cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl; mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3. Cut in butter.
4. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; stir well. Spread half of batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
5. Spread rhubarb filling on top of cake batter.
6. Spoon the remaining cake batter over the rhubarb filling. Making sure to cover the filling. For topping, combine sugar and flour; cut in the butter till forms a crumb. Sprinkle evenly on top of cake.
7. Bake at 350 degree F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.