Description
This Heavenly Rhubarb Marzipan Cake is a perfect blend of tangy rhubarb and sweet marzipan, making a moist and flavorful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup marzipan, crumbled
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped rhubarb with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Set it aside to release some juice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crumbled marzipan and the rhubarb mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure the rhubarb is properly drained if using frozen rhubarb to avoid a soggy cake.
- If you prefer a stronger almond flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
- The cake can be made ahead and stored for up to 5 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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