Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce

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My mother got this recipe back in the 1950's from the minister's wife. It's been a family favorite ever since--even for those who claim to dislike rhubarb.

Submitted by Prickly Pear
Updated on August 2, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • ¾ cup milk

  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 ½ cups water

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 2 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon extract (Optional)

  • 1 drop yellow food coloring (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.

  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the chopped rhubarb. Pour batter into prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.

  5. To make the Lemon Sauce: In a saucepan, mix together 2 cups sugar and 4 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 4 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extract (if desired). Stir in 1 or 2 drops yellow food coloring, if using.

  6. Serve slices of cake with the warm lemon sauce.

Cook's Note:

You can add lemon extract if you like a tangier sauce.

66 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351 Calories
7g Fat
71g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 340mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 51g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 119mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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