RHUBARB CRUMB CAKE

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When the rhubarb comes up, I'm the first one in our household to get at it. I treat my family to this cake every spring.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange-flavored breakfast drink mix, optional
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and orange drink if desired; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk. Fold in rhubarb. , Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. For topping, combine sugar and cinnamon; stir in coconut and nuts. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.