Rhubarb Spice Cake With Lemon Sauce Recipe

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Rhubarb Spice Cake With Lemon Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 cups rhubarb , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp lemon extract
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the chopped rhubarb. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Serve with Lemon Sauce.
  4. To make the Lemon Sauce: In a saucepan, mix together 2 cups sugar and 4 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 4 tablespoons butter, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir in 1 or 2 drops yellow food coloring if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 195.66 Kcal (819 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.15g 9%
Cholesterol 29.21mg 10%
Sodium 210.16mg 9%
Potassium 220.05mg 5%
Total Carbs 35.29g 12%
Sugars 30.48g 122%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 2%
Protein 1.22g 2%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 145.81 Kcal (610 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.59g 9%
Cholesterol 21.77mg 10%
Sodium 156.62mg 9%
Potassium 163.99mg 5%
Total Carbs 26.3g 12%
Sugars 22.71g 122%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 0.91g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 76mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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