Rhubarb Strawberry Cake

Fresh strawberries and rhubarb make a delectable combination.

• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup quick cooking oats
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 4 cups rhubarb, chopped
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a bowl combine flour, packed brown sugar, quick-cooking oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Press half of the mixture into an ungreased 9 inch round baking pan.

Step 3

Combine chopped rhubarb and strawberries; spoon into baking pan.

Step 4

In a saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, water, and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour mixture over fruit. Sprinkle fruit with the remaining crumb mixture.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Wonderful when served with vanilla ice cream.