Rhubarb Crumb Cake

Rhubarb crumb cake is a delightful dessert or breakfast treat featuring tart rhubarb pieces nestled in a moist, buttery cake base and topped with a sweet, crunchy streusel. Its core ingredients typically include fresh or frozen rhubarb, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and often a hint of vanilla or cinnamon. This cake is a beloved staple in spring baking, particularly popular in North American and European home kitchens where rhubarb is a seasonal garden favorite.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a carbohydrate-rich treat, with the cake and crumb topping contributing significant sugars and fats, while the rhubarb adds a modest amount of fiber and vitamin K. A standard slice generally falls in the range of 300 to 450 calories, making it an indulgent rather than a light snack.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	250 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Vitamin A	80 IU
Vitamin C	2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.0 mg
Folate	30 µg

Per 1 slice (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, rhubarb crumb cake is a celebration of early spring, as rhubarb is one of the first edible stalks to emerge from the garden after winter. Nutritionally, it's unique because the tart rhubarb provides a sharp contrast to the sweet cake, and its high oxalic acid content is what gives it its distinctive tang and deep red color.