RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Caramel Sauce image

Growing up, this recipe was a favorite of mine. I couldn't wait for the rhubarb to ripen so Mom could bake this delicious coffee cake. Now this special recipe is part of my own collection. -Angie Fehr, Ottosen, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 18 servings (1-2/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in rhubarb. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before serving., For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with warm coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.