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    Published: Jul 2, 2020 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake

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    A slice of strawberry rhubarb bundt cake on a plate with fresh strawberries and ice cream

    Delight your family and friends with this Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake. It's so flavorful and tender that you'll wish rhubarb was in season all year long!

    Closeup title text overlay image of a  strawberry rhubarb bundt cake with fresh strawberries is the middle and a confectioners sugar dusting on top.
     

    I've only become a rhubarb fan over the past few years. Before that, I 'thought' I didn't like it because I'd heard it was sour and bitter. Oh, how wrong I was! I DO like rhubarb and I especially love it in the Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake!

    And, now that I know better I like to take full advantage of rhubarb season as often as I can with desserts like this!

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions and complete ingredient measurements for making Old -Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake is available near the end of this post. OR click on the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe.

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    Vertical title text collage of a bundt cake with fresh strawberries and ice cream.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • Fresh Strawberries
    • Fresh Rhubarb
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Brown Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Almond Extract
    • Canola Oil
    • Butter
    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Baking Soda
    • Salt
    • Confectioners Sugar
    • Vanilla Ice Cream (optional) 

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • hand mixer or stand mixer
    • spatula or wooden spoon
    • bundt pan
    • baking spray
    • paring knife or chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • large bowl
    • cake tester or toothpicks
    • cooling rack
    • confectioners sugar shaker or sieve

    Why this recipe works:

    In my opinion, rhubarb and strawberries are one of Mother Nature's natural flavor combinations.

    The tanginess of rhubarb matches perfectly with the sweetness of strawberries.

    And, they both look so darned pretty when they're tucked away neatly into this super moist and flavorful Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake.

    What does rhubarb taste and look like?

    Rhubarb is tart and tangy.

    Most people won't eat rhubarb by itself because it can be described as sour. This is what makes rhubarb work wonderfully well in desserts where sugar and sweeteners are involved.

    Rhubarb resembles celery in appearance except that rhubarb stalks are primarily reddish/pink in color.

    Rhubarb can also be green in color. The green color of rhubarb doesn't affect the taste and doesn't mean the rhubarb isn't ripe.

    Green rhubarb can be used for the exact same recipes as the reddish/pink variety. However, most people find the bright red or pink variety more visually appealing in baked goods.

    Green rhubarb is also considered to be more mature, and according to some, may not have as much flavor as the red variety.

    Believe it or not, rhubarb also comes in purple and yellow varieties.

    For more great information on rhubarb and its wide range of colors and varieties, please check out The Rhubarb Compendium.

    A closeup of a slice of strawberry rhubarb bundt cake on a plate with fresh strawberries, ice cream, and title text overlay graphic.

    What to look for when purchasing fresh rhubarb:

    Look for the plumpest stalks at the market.

    Rhubarb should be firm in texture and have no bruises or blemishes.

    The color of the rhubarb should be shiny and vibrant.

    Rhubarb should also be crisp. Snapping off a tiny end is a good way of testing for crispness.

    What NOT to eat when it comes to rhubarb:

    Do you know that the leaves of the rhubarb plant contain oxalic acid which is poisonous to human beings? True Story.

    However, you'd have to eat A LOT of rhubarb leaves in order to show signs of poisoning. That said, why chance it?

    Most grocery stores remove the leaves from the rhubarb stalks before displaying them for sale. But, if you're growing your own rhubarb, or purchasing them from a farmers market, always remove and discard stems immediately, and never ingest them!

    How to store fresh rhubarb:

    Store rhubarb wrapped in plastic (so it doesn't dry out) in the refrigerator for 3 - 5 days.

    Once the rhubarb turns limp and slimy it is no longer useable and must be discarded.

    Can rhubarb be frozen?

    YES!!

    It's a wonderful idea to purchase rhubarb in season, cut it into chunks, and then store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 9 months. 

    Having rhubarb at your disposal throughout the year is never a bad thing!!

    Vertical title text collage image of strawberry rhubarb cake with ice cream and fresh strawberries.

    For additional recipes featuring strawberries and rhubarb:

    • Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Pudding 
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from Sally's Baking Addiction
    • Rhubarb Tarte from Masalah Herb
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce from Finding Zest
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

    How long does this strawberry rhubarb dessert take to make from start to finish?

    The complete time from start to finish (including macerating, and cooling) is roughly 2 hours.

    This Old Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake is super simple to make. It only takes a few easy steps.

    First is cutting the rhubarb and strawberries into chunks and then to macerating them (soften and infuse) in a bit of sugar for 30 minutes before assembling the rest of the ingredients.

    The easy instructions:

    • Place the cut rhubarb and strawberries in a medium-size bowl with ¼ cup of granulated sugar.
    • Stir well. Set aside and allow the fruit to macerate (soften and drink in the sugar) for 30 minutes.
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    • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, blend together the eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract, and the canola oil.
    • Slowly blend in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until stiff batter forms.
    • Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir in the macerated berries until fully incorporated.
    How to make strawberry rhubarb bundt cake 2
    • Scrape the batter evenly into a prepared bundt pan that has been sprayed liberally with baking spray.
    • Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
    • Remove and cool on a wire tack for 15 minutes.
    How to make strawberry rhubarb bundt cake 3
    • Invert the semi-cooled cake onto a serving platter and allow to cool completely before dusting with confectioners sugar and adding fresh strawberries as a garnish, if desired.
    Offset photo of a strawberry rhubarb bundt cake with confectioners sugar dusting and fresh strawberries on top.

    Strawberry rhubarb bundt cake is SO delicious!

    The batter for this cake is thick....really thick.

    But that's what enables the fruit to stay wonderfully suspended throughout the entire cake, and not sink to the bottom (make that the top) of the cake, when the cake is inverted.

    In almost each and every forkful you take of this Old-Fashioned Bundt Cake you'll have a plump piece of strawberry or rhubarb, which is a very good thing!

    Rhubarb rocks!

    I hope you'll try this recipe before rhubarb season is a thing of the past. If you don't, you'll have to wait for another whole year!

    By the way, you can find rhubarb stalks in the produce section (for a limited time in the spring) right where they sell the fresh strawberries. Look for them...you won't be sorry!

     
    Two clear glass plates with cake, ice cream, and fresh strawberries on a red and green flowered tablecloth.


     

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the nutritional information for today's Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake.

     

    ⭐If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating on the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

    Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake

    Renee Goerger
    Delight your family and friends with this Old Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake. It's so moist and tender that you'll wish rhubarb was in season all year long!
    4.77 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Dessert - Cake
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 318 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 medium fresh rhubarb stalks , halved, and cut into 1" pieces
    • 1 pint fresh strawberries , hulled, halved and quartered (if needed)
    • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
    • 3 large eggs , at room temperature
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
    • 1¼ cup canola oil , or vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons butter , softened
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • confectioners sugar for garnish , optional
    • fresh strawberries for garnish , optional
    • vanilla ice cream for serving , optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Place the cut rhubarb and strawberries in a medium-size bowl with ¼ cup of granulated sugar. Stir. Set aside and allow the fruit to macerate (soften and drink in the sugar) for 30 minutes.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, blend together the eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and almond extract and the canola oil.
    • Slowly blend in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. The batter will be thick and heavy. Not to worry.
    • Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir in the macerated berries until fully incorporated.
    • Scrape the batter evenly into a prepared bundt pan that has been sprayed liberally with baking spray.
    • Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 
    • Remove and cool on a wire tack for 15 minutes. Invert the semi-cooled cake onto a serving platter and allow to cool completely before dusting with confectioners sugar and adding strawberries as a garnish, if desired.
    • Serve the cake at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream if desired.

    Notes

    Tools and equipment:
    stand mixer or hand mixer, large bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, baking spray, bundt pan, cutting board and chef's knife, paring knife, medium bowl, wooden spoon or spatula.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 348mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's strawberry and rhubarb bundt cake recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you.

    A closeup slice of strawberry rhubarb bundt cake on a plate with fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream.

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    1. Laurel Carroll says

      May 26, 2022 at 7:05 am

      I'm looking forward to making this cake this weekend, but have a question: What cup-capacity Bundt pan should I use?
      Rhubarb is a great all-around garden plant: It's hardy (I'm in Zone 4), versatile in recipes, and looks great just as a landscape plant. I treat it as I do my hostas: I cut off the flower stalks as soon as they start. This keeps the plants and leaves "younger" longer in the season than they would otherwise. I'm still cutting it into the fall, when my friends are asking me if I have any rhubarb. I always freeze a bunch in 2-cup amounts. It freezes beautifully.
      Thanks for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 26, 2022 at 9:10 am

        Hi, Laurel!
        Thanks for your info on rhubarb. I appreciate learning gardening tips from seasoned professionals like yourself.
        Please use a 12-cup bundt pan for this recipe.
        Enjoy and I'd love to know how you like the cake.
        Thanks and have a great day!
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Susan says

      May 23, 2022 at 11:48 am

      I have eaten this Bundt cake and it was delicious. I have two questions. What can I use instead of spray to coat the pan, shortening and flour? Also is it okay to use whole wheat flour? Can’t wait to make it!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 23, 2022 at 11:59 am

        Hello, Susan!
        Yes, using butter (or shortening) and a light dusting of flour before adding the batter will work great if you'd like to skip the spray.
        Whole wheat flour will also work, but I suggest you only sub in a portion of the WW flour (and make up the remaining difference with AP flour) so the texture of the cake isn't too heavy. I've not done it myself, but that's what I would do in this particular instance.
        I hope this helps.
        Take good care,
        Renee

        Reply
    3. Judithering Friedman says

      August 30, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      I tried the cake this evening so delish nice and moist

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 31, 2021 at 6:50 am

        That's wonderful, Judith! Thanks for getting back to me and letting me know.
        I'm glad you adjusted the recipe to fit your tastes and preferences.
        Take good care,
        Renee

        Reply
    4. Judithering Friedman says

      August 30, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      II II MADE THE BUNDT VAKE, I USED LESS SUGAR, 5 EGG WHITES, CAKE OUT OF PAN PERFECTLY I EVEN ADDED SHREDDED ZUCCHINA BUT HAVEN'T TASTED IT YET

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 30, 2021 at 1:14 pm

        Sounds like it will be delicious, Judith! I love that you even use zucchini. Brilliant!!
        Take good care,
        -Renee

        Reply
    5. Karen Velthaus says

      May 30, 2021 at 9:33 am

      Question - I have a TON of Rhubarb coming up - my grandfather's root stock. My question is how much, in weight, is 5 stalks. The reason I ask is that my stalks are huge - some 1" in width.
      Thanks,

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 30, 2021 at 10:16 am

        Hi, Karen.
        I'd approximate it at about 2½ - 3 cups of cut-up rhubarb. In the grand scheme of things, the amount (whatever you decide to use) really shouldn't matter too much. However, if too much is added then the bake time for the cake may be off due to the excess moisture, and it may require more time in the oven. Make sure you use a cake tester or toothpick to determine doneness and be aware that this IS a moist cake, to begin with.
        I hope this answer helps. I'd love to hear how you enjoyed this recipe. Please let me know.
        Take good care,
        Renee

        Reply
    6. Jennifer says

      July 02, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      This was DELICIOUS! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    7. Taryn says

      July 02, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      Best bundt cake ever!

      Reply
    8. Marjory says

      April 11, 2019 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      I thought I didn't like rhubarb either...but this is absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        April 11, 2019 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you so much, Marjory. Glad you think so!

        Reply
    9. Jenn says

      April 11, 2019 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      I'm so super excited to try this strawberry rhubarb cake!!! It looks so fluffy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        April 11, 2019 at 6:48 pm

        That's a good way to describe it, Jenn. You're going to love it!

        Reply
    10. Lauren says

      May 20, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      I love rhubarb! This cake looks really good.

      Reply
    11. Nancy Piran says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      I have yet to try rhubarb! I looks so delicious!

      Reply
    12. Nutmeg Nanny says

      May 20, 2015 at 3:05 am

      This looks sooooo good! I love the strawberry and rhubarb combo....yum!

      Reply
    13. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      May 19, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      I do love the way that the fruit is suspended evenly throughout! This cake sounds fabulous.

      Reply
    14. The Food Hunter says

      May 18, 2015 at 6:12 pm

      Can you believe I've never eaten rhubarb.

      Reply
    15. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      May 18, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      I LOVE LOVE LOVE rhubarb! I didn't used to, but now I do (same as you) :). This looks heavenly!

      Reply
    16. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      May 18, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Such a classic flavor pairing! I love everything about this cake!

      Reply
    17. Cookin' Canuck says

      May 18, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      Everyone in my family love rhubarb, and I know this cake would disappear in mere minutes!

      Reply

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