Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs (room temperature)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 5 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb (chopped)
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cold )

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Set aside.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix for 3-4 minutes at medium speed until combined.

3. 3

   In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   With the mixer running at low speed, alternately add flour mixture and milk in two portions. Mix until just combined. Don't overmix.

5. 5

   Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with sliced rhubarb and spread evenly.

6. 6

   To make the streusel, combine flour, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl. Mix for 2-3 minutes until all the flour is incorporated. Distribute the streusel evenly over the rhubarb.

7. 7

   Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool then serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.