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Rhubarb Cake I

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 c. white sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter flavored shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 1 c. low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 2 c. unbleached all-purpose white flour
  • 1 t. baking powder
  • 2 c. chopped rhubarb

Topping

  • 1/4 c. white sugar
  • 1/2 t. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Add buttermilk and baking soda. Fold in dry ingredients followed by rhubarb.

Pour batter into a small oblong or 9 x 9 inch cake pan, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and coated with flour. Sprinkle with topping.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.