Go Back
–+ servings
German Rhubarb Streusel Cake

Delicious German Rhubarb Streusel Cake You’ll Love to Bake

A delightful blend of moist buttermilk cake, tangy rhubarb, and crumbly topping that embodies German tradition.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb Chopped
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Or substitute with 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free 1:1 blend
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Chilled and cubed
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking dish by greasing it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix gently.
  3. Fold in the chopped rhubarb gently with a spatula.
  4. For the streusel, blend flour, sugar, and cubed butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Optional: add cinnamon.
  5. Pour cake batter into the baking dish, spread it evenly and sprinkle the streusel topping on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing or serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent experience.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!