Rhubarb cake with butter sauce 

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Ingredients:

For the rhubarb cake:

  • 2 cups diced rhubarb
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk

For the butter sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the diced rhubarb with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Set aside while you prepare the cake batter.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the sugared rhubarb until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  10. While the cake is baking, prepare the butter sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the granulated sugar and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  11. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  12. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  13. When the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  14. Serve the warm rhubarb cake slices with the butter sauce drizzled over the top.
  15. Enjoy this delicious rhubarb cake with butter sauce as a decadent dessert, perfect for any occasion!
  16. This rhubarb cake with butter sauce is sure to impress with its moist texture, tangy rhubarb flavor, and rich buttery sauce. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy the seasonal bounty of rhubarb!

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