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French Strawberry Rhubarb Cake

Delightful French Strawberry Rhubarb Cake for Spring Bliss

Enjoy this French Strawberry Rhubarb Cake, a perfect spring dessert that combines sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour ideal for great texture
  • 3/4 cups sugar can adjust for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder acts as leavening agent
  • 2 large eggs binds ingredients together
  • 1/2 cups unsalted butter use softened for best results
  • 1 cup strawberries ripe berries yield best flavor
  • 1 cup rhubarb fresh recommended
  • optional splash spiced rum can substitute with whiskey or bourbon
For Dusting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar optional for dusting before serving

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • sifter
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Wash, chop strawberries and slice rhubarb, then set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed.
  7. Fold in strawberries and rhubarb gently using a spatula.
  8. Pour batter into prepared cake pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar once completely cooled before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake pairs beautifully with coffee or can be enhanced with ice cream or whipped cream.

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