Rhubarb Almond Cake

A rhubarb frangipane cake dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with whole strawberries, served on a white plate.

This Rhubarb Almond Cake is a simple yet flavorful dessert. It's made with naturally gluten-free almond flour and fresh rhubarb, making it a moist and satisfying treat. Whether you're enjoying it with a cup of coffee or serving it as a light dessert, this cake is sure to impress with its unique combination of tart and nutty flavors.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Course Baking, Dessert

Cuisine Finnish

Servings 8

Ingredients

2,75 dl (1 cup + 2 tbsp) of sugar
250 g (1 cup + 1 tbsp) butter Softened
6 dl (2 1/2 cups) almond flour (finely ground almonds)
4 eggs (medium size)
3 tbsp cornstarch or potato starch
3 dl fresh rhubarb, finely diced
2 tsp vanilla sugar
pinch of salt if using unsalted butter

Instructions

Prepare the pan: Line the bottom of a 24–26 cm (9–10 inch) springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
Prep the rhubarb: Peel the rhubarb if necessary and cut it into small cubes.
Mix the butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, mix the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix the dry ingredients: Add the almond flour, vanilla sugar, and cornstarch (or potato starch) to the mixture.
Incorporate the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.

Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve

Let the cake cool completely. Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar and decorate with fresh berries. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Tip Addition:

Stick to the recommended amount of rhubarb. Too much can release excess moisture, making the cake overly wet and crumbly.

If rhubarb isn’t available, you can substitute it with cubes of tart apples like Granny Smith. In that case, a touch of ground cinnamon (about 1 teaspoon) pairs beautifully with the apples and almonds.

Serving:

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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