Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce
Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce is a nostalgic, warmly spiced bake where cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves complement tender bites of tart rhubarb. A glossy lemon sauce—bright with zest and a touch of butter—adds citrusy contrast to the moist crumb. Perfect for spring gatherings or a cozy family dessert, served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
- 2
Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together in a large bowl; set aside.
- 3
Beat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy; beat in the egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing only until combined. Stir in the chopped rhubarb. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool.
- 5
To make the lemon sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 4 tablespoons cornstarch; mix well. Stir in the water; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 4 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extract (if desired). Stir in 1 or 2 drops of yellow food coloring, if using.
- 6
Serve slices of cake topped with the warm lemon sauce.
- Calories 206.45 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 3.74 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 41.76 g 15%
- Total Fat 2.74 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.62 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.19 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 31.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.26 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 21.03 g --
- Added Sugars 2.08 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 97.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 90.17 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 14.86 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Food Dyes 🎨
About This Recipe
Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce is an American dessert recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 206.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, Cornstarch, Dried Lemon Peel. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 206.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce healthy?
- Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 206.45 calories and 3.74 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.62 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Food Dyes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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