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Rhubarb Coffee Cake

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List of Ingredients



• 3 1/2 cups diced rhubarb*
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 3 Tbls. cornstarch
  
• 3 Tbls. cold water
  
• CAKE:
  
• 1 1/2 cups flour
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
  
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
  
• 3/4 cup margarine
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
  
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  
• TOPPING:
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  
• 1 Tbls. margarine
  
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts ( optional)
  






Instructions



1. In a sauce pan combine the rhubarb and sugar; let stand for 15 minutes.
   
   
2. Combine the cornstarch and water and stir into the fruit mixture.
   
   
3. Bring to a boil; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Cool
   
   
4. Combine all dry ingredients for the cake.
   
   
5. In a seperate bowl combine eggs, buttermilk and extract; add to flour mix and blend through.
   
   
6. Spread 1/2 of the mixture into a greased 9" pan.
   
   
7. Carefully spoon the fruit mix on top.
   
   
8. Spoon remaining cake mixture on top of fruit.
   
   
9. For topping combine the sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly.
   
   
10. Stir in walnuts if using, and sprinkle over the batter
    
    
11. Bake @ 350 for 40-45 minutes.
    
    
12. * you can substitute 1 1/2 cups of the rhubarb for strawberries if you want.