German Rhubarb Streusel Cake

Adapted from https://www.daringgourmet.com/wprm_print/german-rhubarb-streusel-cake

From John Warming on Facebook

Servings: 9

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups rhubarb diced

For the streusel topping:

1/4 cup butter melted
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar

STEPS

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8x8 inch square baking pan.

2) Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the vanilla extract and egg and beat until combined.

In a small bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Using a rubber spatula, fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Be careful not to over-stir. Some flour lumps will remain and that is okay. Stir in the rhubarb.

Spoon the batter into the greased baking pan.

3) To make the streusel topping, combine all the ingredients and crumble with your fingers. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the cake batter.

Bake the cake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Let the cake cool before cutting into squares. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or homemade German vanilla sauce.