Rhubarb Cake with Butter Sauce

 🍰🌸 Rhubarb Cake with Butter Sauce 🍯🍓

A sweet-tart, ultra-moist cake topped with warm, buttery vanilla sauce—pure comfort in every bite! 😍

Ingredients:

**For the Cake:**

* 2 cups diced fresh rhubarb

* 1 cup granulated sugar

* 1/2 cup softened butter

* 1 egg

* 1 tsp vanilla extract

* 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

* 2 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 tsp baking soda

* 1/4 tsp salt

**For the Butter Sauce:**

* 1/2 cup butter

* 1 cup sugar

* 1/2 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk

* 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.

2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.

4. Stir in buttermilk, then fold in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.

5. Fold in diced rhubarb, then pour batter into the prepared pan.

6. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. While the cake bakes, make the butter sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in sugar and cream. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla.

8. Pour warm butter sauce over the slightly cooled cake and serve!

Pro Tip:

This cake is even better the next day! Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence. 🍦