German Rhubarb Cake

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German Rhubarb Cake

 

1/2 c. shortening

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 tsp. salt

2 c. finely chopped rhubarb

2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour

1 tsp. soda

1 c. buttermilk or soured milk

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. allspice

1/4 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. vanilla

 

Topping:

 

1/2 c. sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 c. chopped nuts

1/2 c. coconut

 

Mix shortening, cinnamon, brown sugar, allspice, egg, cloves, salt

and vanilla well, then add rhubarb and set aside. In a separate bowl,

mix flour and soda alternately. Add flour and buttermilk to first

ingredients. Mix well and pour batter in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.

Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on batter. Bake in a 350

degrees oven for 40 minutes.