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Rhubarb Streusel Coffee Cake

Delicious Rhubarb Streusel Coffee Cake for a Perfect Brunch

Enjoy the delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors in this Rhubarb Streusel Coffee Cake, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb Substitute with frozen rhubarb if fresh is unavailable, drain excess moisture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No direct substitution recommended.
  • 2 Eggs Can be substituted with flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Easily replaced with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Substitute with yogurt or plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free version.
  • 0.5 cups Butter May use vegan margarine or coconut oil as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Generally, no substitutions are necessary.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Generally, no substitutions are necessary.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Don't skip this for that comforting touch!
  • 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 0.5 cups Cold Butter Using cold butter is key for that perfect streusel finish!

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and trim approximately 2 cups of fresh rhubarb stalks, chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ½ cup of cold butter, diced into small cubes. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 cup of granulated sugar until fluffy and pale. Gradually blend in ½ cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of sour cream until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Grease a 9-inch square pan. Pour half of the coffee cake batter into the pan, layer with half of the chopped rhubarb, then add remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the rhubarb and streusel topping.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. The top should be golden-brown.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before serving. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor and texture. Mix ingredients just until combined to avoid a tough cake.

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