Strawberry Rhubarb Cakern

Name: Strawberry Rhubarb Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup diced strawberries; 1 cup diced rhubarb; 2 cups all-purpose flour plus 4 tablespoons, (divided into 2 cups and 4 tablespoons); 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 egg, (room temperature); ¾ cup sugar; ¼ cup unsalted butter, (softened); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened); ½ cup milk; ¾ cup brown sugar; ¾ cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

close up shot of a slice of cake drizzled with glaze on a spatula

Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb are the stars of the show in this moist glazed strawberry rhubarb cake.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Cake Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Strawberry Rhubarb Cake Recipe
How To Serve
Storing This Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Cake
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Some recipes never go out of style, and this strawberry rhubarb cake is a timeless classic. It celebrates the beauty of fresh ingredients and the magic they create when used in just the right way. The strawberries add a natural sweetness, while the rhubarb’s tangy bite is what makes the cake unique and refreshing. The cake base is moist, absorbing the juices from the fruit – which adds extra flavor and keeps the cake from being dry.5

close up shot of a slice of cake drizzled with glaze

As we tested this cake recipe, we discovered a foolproof method that guarantees a perfect strawberry rhubarb cake every time—no soggy bottoms, no overly tart bites.

The secret lies in balancing the fruit’s natural moisture with just the right amount of batter, ensuring that the cake bakes evenly without becoming too dense. We also found that gently folding the fruit into the batter preserves the integrity of the strawberries and rhubarb, so you get those lovely pockets of flavor in every bite.

One of the greatest joys in life is sharing something you’ve created with others, and we believe this cake is a recipe worth passing down. We hope it brings as much joy to your table as it does to ours.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cake Ingredients

Strawberry Rhubarb Cake raw ingredients that are labeled

NOTE: It is essential to make sure that you do not eat the leaves or root/bottom stem area of rhubarb plants, as it will make you sick.

You’ll need:

For The Cake:

1 cup of diced strawberries
1 cup of diced rhubarb stalks
2 cups of all-purpose flour plus 4 tablespoons (divided into 2 cups and 4 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons of baking powder
½ teaspoon of salt
¾ cup of sugar
¼ cup of unsalted butter plus 3 tablespoons, softened (divided into ¼ cup and 3 tablespoons)
1 egg, room temperature
½ cup of milk
¾ cup of brown sugar

For The Glaze:

¾ cup of powdered sugar
1 tablespoon of milk
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract

Substitutions And Additions

STRAWBERRIES: Fresh strawberries are best to make this strawberry rhubarb dessert, as frozen strawberries may add extra moisture that may affect the consistency of the cake.

How To Make This Strawberry Rhubarb Cake Recipe

Let’s walk through the simple steps to make this yummy cake together. In no time, you’ll have a dessert that is bursting with fruit flavor.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

STEP TWO: Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set it aside.

STEP THREE: In a small bowl, add one tablespoon of flour to the strawberries and rhubarb and gently stir to coat the fruit with the flour. Set aside.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Coating your fruit in flour will help prevent it from all sinking to the bottom of the batter.

chopped strawberries and rhubarb mixed together with flour in a bowl

STEP FOUR: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

PRO TIP:

Whisking will remove any lumps in the flour mixture.

STEP FIVE: In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, ¼ cup butter, and egg on medium-high speed with an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes. Add ½ cup milk and mix on low speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.

milk added to the cream sugar mixture in a bowl

STEP SIX: Next, add the dry ingredients and stir just until mixed.

dry ingredients stirred into the creamed sugar mixture in a bowl

STEP SEVEN: Gently stir in the flour-coated fruit.

PRO TIP:

Be careful when mixing in the fruit as you don’t want to break the delicate pieces of fruit apart.

fruit mixture stirred into the creamed sugar mixture in a bowl

STEP EIGHT: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

STEP NINE: In a small bowl, mix together with a fork the topping ingredients of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, and 3 tablespoons of butter until it is crumbly. Sprinkle the crumb mixture on top of the cake batter.

crumble sprinkled on top of the cake batter in a pan then being baked

STEP TEN: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake tester comes out with just a few crumbs on it. Let it sit in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

STEP ELEVEN: For the glaze, whisk together in a small bowl the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over top of the cooled cake.

glaze ingredients whisked together in a bowl

How To Serve

This is the perfect cake to serve for brunch, along with a homemade pumpkin spice latte.

If you prefer to make it for dessert after a delicious meal, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and a spoonful of whipped cream on top for an extra indulgent treat.

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Storing This Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Cake

Pop this moist and delicious cake in an airtight container and enjoy a slice anytime the craving hits.

ON THE COUNTER: This rhubarb and strawberry cake will keep on the counter in an airtight container for up to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: Wrap this delicious cake in plastic wrap and then foil and freeze for up to two months.

overhead shot of a slice of cake on a spatula hovering over cake in a baking pan

I love cakes that feature fresh fruit, and this sweet dessert is the perfect way to celebrate two divine fruit flavors. If you love all things strawberry and are a rhubarb fan, then this strawberry rhubarb cake is for you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I get fresh rhubarb?

You can often find rhubarb at the farmers’ market, and if you are lucky, you can sometimes find it at the grocery store.

Can I use frozen strawberries in this recipe?

We would recommend sticking to fresh strawberries if you can, as frozen strawberries tend to have quite a bit of added moisture when they thaw, and this may impact the texture of your cake.

Can I freeze this strawberry rhubarb cake?

You can freeze this cake. Wrap it well in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil, and store it in the freezer for up to two months.

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