Delicious Rhubarb Spice Cake with Zesty Lemon Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors with this delightful rhubarb spice cake topped with a zesty lemon sauce. This moist cake is infused with warm spices and chunks of stewed rhubarb, creating a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped rhubarb
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Lemon Sauce Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a saucepan, cook the rhubarb and sugar over medium heat until the rhubarb is tender. Set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the stewed rhubarb.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
7. Serve the warm cake topped with the lemon sauce. Enjoy!

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