Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb with this delightful buckle recipe. The streusel topping adds a crunchy texture, making this dessert a crowd favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Fold in rhubarb and strawberries, then spread the batter in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the streusel topping.
- Sprinkle the topping over the batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Buckles are named for their buckled appearance when the fruit sinks into the batter during baking.
Rhubarb is technically a vegetable, but it's commonly used in sweet recipes like this buckle.
Strawberries and rhubarb are a classic pairing in desserts, balancing each other's flavors perfectly.