Cinnamon-Sugar Rhubarb Cake

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in rhubarb.

Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Yield: 12-16 servings.