German Rhubarb Streusel Cake

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German rhubarb cake (Rhabarberkuchen) is very popular in Germany and this rhubarb streusel cake is especially delicious. It is fairly quick and easy to make since the dough for the crust and the streusel are the same. Try it! You won't regret it.

close up view of German Rhubarb Streusel Cake on a platter
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons white sugar, divided

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed and softened

  • 3 ½ cups chopped rhubarb

  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

Directions

  1. Sift flour into a large bowl, making a well in the center. Add 1/2 white cup sugar, egg, and vanilla sugar into well. Distribute 1/2 cup softened and cubed butter evenly on top; mix into a dough using your hands. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

  3. Place 2/3 of the dough in the prepared pan, smoothing out any bubbles. Cover with rhubarb.

  4. Crumble remaining dough between your fingers and sprinkle over rhubarb. Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons white sugar, then scatter 2 tablespoons cold cubed butter over streusel.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until streusel is lightly brown and crisp, 40 to 50 minutes.

Editor's Note:

If vanilla sugar is not available, vanilla extract may be substituted. You can also make your own vanilla sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322 Calories
15g Fat
42g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 65mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.