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Sourdough Rhubarb Cake

Sweet and sour, this Sourdough Rhubarb Cake is a delicious treat to enjoy when the rhubarb is growing in the summer.
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A piece of sourdough rhubarb cake
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with paddle
  • 13 by 9 inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Sourdough starter
  • 3/4 cup Honey
  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 2/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Rhubarb (chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease the baking dish with butter.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sourdough starter, honey, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until well combined.
  • Turn the mixer off and add the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Turn the mixer on low and mix until well combined.
  • Turn the mixer off, add the chopped rhubarb, and stir in by hand using a large spoon or spatula.
  • Spread the cake batter evenly into the baking dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until lightly browned on top and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting, if desired.

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Servings: 15
Author: Lisa Harlow