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Sour Cream Rhubarb Coffee Cake

A delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors in a fluffy coffee cake, perfect for brunch or snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped rhubarb.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  8. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and brown sugar for the topping, then sprinkle it over the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.