RHUBARB DESSERT CAKE

Rhubarb Dessert Cake image

I have shared this recipe with many people since it was passed on to me by a relative. I freeze rhubarb when it's in season so I can make it year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, combine butter and brown sugar. Top with rhubarb. , In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, water and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over rhubarb. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.