Lunar Rhubarb Cake

The lunar rhubarb cake gets its name from the vibrant red color of the rhubarb, which resembles the surface of the moon during a lunar eclipse.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Lunar Rhubarb Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Rhubarb
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 150 gram Unsalted butter
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. Wash and peel the rhubarb, then dice it into small pieces.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
4. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Gently fold in the diced rhubarb.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve the lunar rhubarb cake as is or with a dollop of whipped cream.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.