tina's rhubarb cake

Recipe by
Tina Swain
Beaver Dam, WI

This has been a spring standard for almost 50 years. Everyone seems to like it so I keep sharing it with neighbors now that it is just my husband and myself.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tina's rhubarb cake

  • 1 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    butter or butter flavored shortening
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    sour milk (1 tbsp vinegar in 1 cup milk, let rest 5 minutes)
  • 1 1/2 c
    raw rhubarb sliced thinly
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 c
    chopped nuts

How To Make tina's rhubarb cake

  • 1
    Cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg and beat until creamy.
  • 2
    Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
  • 3
    Add flour mixture and milk to sugar mixture. Stir in rhubarb. In small bowl mix topping ingredients. Sprinkle on batter
  • 4
    Bake in 9-13 greased pan 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes
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