Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

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

1 drop yellow food coloring

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 6

Serve slices of cake with the warm lemon sauce.

Nutritional Information

Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 351.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.5g 7%

Carbohydrates: 70.8g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 51.1g

Fat: 6.8g 10%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 32mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 249.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 3.4mg 6%

Folate: 43.1mcg 11%

Calcium: 97.8mg 10%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 10.9mg 4%

Potassium: 118.9mg 3%

Sodium: 339.9mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 61.1

*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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