Delicious German Rhubarb Streusel Cake Recipe

Indulge in the tangy and sweet flavors of this traditional German Rhubarb Streusel Cake. The moist and tender cake is topped with a crunchy streusel topping, balancing the tartness of the rhubarb. Serve it as a delightful dessert or enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon treat. Simple to make and bursting with flavors, this recipe will surely become a family favorite. Gather these common pantry ingredients and get ready to indulge in a slice of this irresistible cake!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups rhubarb, diced into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced (for streusel)
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (for streusel)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and softened butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Remove 1 cup of this mixture and set it aside for the streusel topping.
4. To the remaining mixture in the bowl, add the egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and buttermilk. Mix until well combined and smooth.
5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared springform pan, spreading it out evenly.
6. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the diced rhubarb and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Toss to coat the rhubarb evenly.
7. Spread the rhubarb mixture over the cake batter in the pan.
8. To make the streusel topping, add the 1/2 cup flour, cold diced butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to the reserved crumb mixture. Mix with your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly.
9. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the rhubarb layer.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
12. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and transfer the cake to a serving plate.
13. Slice and serve the German Rhubarb Streusel Cake warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts