Description
A delicious marble cake featuring layers of a sweet and tart rhubarb mixture, a creamy cream cheese filling, and a moist brown sugar cake base.
Ingredients
Scale
Rhubarb mixture:
2 cups rhubarb, fresh or frozen, cut into ½-inch pieces
⅓ cup granulated sugar
Cream cheese mixture:
125 g (half a package) cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
½ tsp all-purpose flour
Cake layer:
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking powder
⅛ tsp baking soda
⅛ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted and slightly cooled
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the edges to hang over the sides.
- Step 2: To make the rhubarb mixture, combine the rhubarb and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the rhubarb has released its juices and broken down. Let it cool to the touch.
- Step 3: To make the cream cheese mixture, beat together the cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg yolk and flour.
- Step 4: To prepare the cake, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
- Step 5: In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, stirring well. Add the eggs and vanilla, and stir until incorporated.
- Step 6: Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, stirring just until combined. Transfer this batter to the prepared baking pan.
- Step 7: Alternatively spoon the cream cheese mixture and the cooled rhubarb mixture over the cake batter. Use a knife to gently swirl and create a marble effect.
- Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 9: Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Step 10: Once cooled, lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment paper edges. Slice and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American