Rhubarb Spice Cake
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Yields:
-
12 pieces
- Serves:
- 12
ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal (optional)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
- 1⁄2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup rhubarb sauce (see below)
- 4 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
directions
- To make rhubarb sauce, place about 4 cups chopped rhubarb in a saucepan with 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to boil, then simmer until cooked down to an applesauce consistency. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
- Add remaining ingredients. Mix on low speed until all ingredients are blended, then mix on medium speed for 3 minutes.
- Pour batter into greased and floured 8x11 pan (or two 8 inch round pans).
- Bake in 350 oven for 35-40 minutes (5-10 minutes less for round pans).
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to racks and let cool completely.
- If desired, frost with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream.
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