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Sour Cream Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Rhubarb Coffee Cake for Perfect Afternoon Bliss

This Sour Cream Rhubarb Coffee Cake is a delightful blend of moist rhubarb and tangy sour cream, perfect for afternoon bliss.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for leavening.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can mix in brown sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb Chopped into ½ inch pieces.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts/Pecans Optional.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. Combine sour cream and baking soda in a bowl, set aside.
  3. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Add sour cream mixture to the batter, mixing until smooth.
  6. Fold in all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in rhubarb until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour batter into greased pan and smooth the surface.
  9. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional nuts in a bowl; sprinkle over the batter.
  10. Bake for 45-50 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Let cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be served warm or at room temperature and pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.

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