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Norwegian Rhubarb Cake

Deliciously Easy Norwegian Rhubarb Cake for Spring Bliss

This Deliciously Easy Norwegian Rhubarb Cake is a sweet and tangy dessert bringing a taste of Norway into your kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Norwegian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk substitutable with buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour gluten-free blend can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Rhubarb Filling
  • 2 cups Rhubarb chopped
For the Cinnamon Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional cardamom or ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 mins).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in whole milk until well incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in chopped rhubarb gently without overworking the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  9. Mix remaining sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle over batter.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh rhubarb is recommended for the best flavor. Allow the cake to cool before slicing for cleaner pieces.

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