Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe

Though it became famous as a food filler in Britain and America, it actually originated in Asia. The plant was used for medicinal purposes. With its concentration of vitamin C and fiber, it helped to ease stomach aches and viruses. It was also seen as a source of food, rather than just a way to change the flavor of sweets.

In the eighteenth century, however, it became more famous for its unique taste. People began to see that this could be use as more than just a way to calm the stomach or, in some cases, as an actual source of food. Instead, it could be used to add flavor to items that were otherwise lacking in taste.

These leaves offers a slightly bitter taste, a tart variety when compared to the usually sweet pies and cakes. It creates a refreshing twist. And you will soon discover that when you bake your own rhubarb coffee cake. Unlike others, this will be a tasty change.

Don't just take our word for it. Consider this: these leaves are used in more than just coffee cakes and pies. They are also used to create wine, jellies, crumbles and cobblers. The products may be different but the taste remains the same: tart.

And, if you are concerned about the oxalic acid levels in leaves, don't be. Those poisons usually only reach levels of 0.5%. This is not enough to do damage. The only real danger comes in consuming large amounts of these leaves (over five kilograms); that would increase the level to a lethal dosage.

It is doubtful, however, that you would ever need five kilograms for your rhubarb coffee cake. So, don't worry too much about that. Instead, just enjoy the tart taste with a recipe like this one:

3 cups rhubarb
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour

TOPPING

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/2-1 cup nuts, chopped

Prepare a 9x13 pan by spraying with Pam spray. Preheat oven to 350' Mix cake ingredients together and pour into pan. Mix together the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the cake mix. Bake for 40-60 minutes.

It has a history, albeit one that started in medicine, for its taste. So many years cannot be wrong. Discover that for yourself.

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