Rhubarb Cherry Coffee Cake with Caramel Sauce

July 28, 2013

Moist coffee cake that is wonderful with any combination of fruits

Cake-

1/2 cup shortening or oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups finely chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
1 cup cherries, coarsely chopped
Topping-

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp cold butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (may use other nuts instead)
Sauce-

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold...
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Nutritions

Calories
459

Sodium
138mg
5% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
65g
22% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV