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Cozy Rhubarb Almond Coffee Cake with Easy Cardamom Streusel Topping

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A warm and comforting coffee cake featuring tart rhubarb, crunchy almonds, and a fragrant cardamom streusel topping, perfect for cozy mornings or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk or almond milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/3 cup (65g) light brown sugar, packed (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan. Line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, brown sugar, and ground cardamom. Add cold cubed butter and work into coarse crumbs using a pastry cutter or fingers. Stir in sliced almonds. Refrigerate while preparing batter.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in chopped rhubarb and sliced almonds with a spatula, keeping rhubarb pieces intact.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Sprinkle cardamom streusel evenly over the batter.
  10. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Streusel should be golden brown and crisp.
  11. Let cake cool in pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use cold butter for streusel to achieve crumbly texture. Pat rhubarb dry before folding in to avoid sogginess. Tent cake with foil if streusel browns too quickly. Freshly ground cardamom enhances flavor. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add extra baking powder. Vegan options include coconut oil and flax eggs.

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Keywords: coffee cake, rhubarb, almond, cardamom, streusel, easy baking, brunch, cozy dessert

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