Rhubarb Almond Cake

This delightful rhubarb almond cake combines the tartness of fresh rhubarb with the nutty flavor of almonds for a deliciously moist dessert. Perfect for spring gatherings, this cake is sure to impress with its vibrant color and rich taste. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, salt, unsalted butter.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 200 g almond flour
- 300 g rhubarb (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped rhubarb gently until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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