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Springtime is the perfect time to make a fresh rhubarb and almond coffee cake. Enjoy this dessert as is, or top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped topping. Either way, it’s delicious and extremely easy to make gluten-free!
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Before we begin talking about this rhubarb and almond coffee cake I should mention that this recipe makes TWO 9-inch round cakes. This is especially important to know because you can easily gift one to a neighbor, family member, or friend. You can also place one cake into either a pie or cake freezer container and freeze for use later.
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Rhubarb – A Perennial Vegetable
Rhubarb is a perennial, is easy to grow, and suffers from almost no pests.
My parent’s have a patch of rhubarb that’s been growing in the same spot on their farm for all of my 60+ years on this earth. Although this patch should have been dug up and new planted years ago, without fail, the original plants just keep on producing every spring.
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Stalks vs Leaves
Interestingly, the stalks are the only edible part of a rhubarb plant and have a rich, tart flavor when cooked. The elephant-ear shaped green leaves are toxic so be sure to discard them.
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Rhubarb is delicious in all kinds of treats such as pie, cakes, muffins, and jams. Some of our favorite rhubarb recipes are:
- Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake
- Quick and Easy Rhubarb Crisp
- Rhubarb Custard Dessert Bars
- Easy Rhubarb Muffins
- Rhubarb Pecan Orange Zest Bread
- Easy Rhubarb Cake
- Rhubarb Pie
- Homemade Rhubarb Strawberry Pineapple Jam
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To change things up a bit, try adding a little cinnamon to the batter and the topping. You can also use almond extract instead of vanilla extract. To make a gluten-free rhubarb and almond coffee cake, simply use a gluten-free flour blend (instead of regular flour) and a little xanthan gum. All other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
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The Best Fresh Rhubarb and Almond Coffee Cake (GF Option)
This delicious and tender coffee cake is easy to make gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract OR 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-1/2 cups flour (GF Option: use a gluten-free flour blend + 2 teaspoons xanthan gum, unless flour already contains it)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk
- 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh rhubarb
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds, divided
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 Tablespoon butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Beat together brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt, and baking soda. Alternate stirring in dry ingredients and milk into wet ingredients; beat until smooth. Fold in rhubarb and half of the almonds. Pour into prepared pans, spreading evenly.
- Stir together white sugar and butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over batter. Top with the remaining almonds.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans on wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
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What is your favorite rhubarb recipe?
Enjoy!
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