Easy Crockpot Rhubarb Cake Recipe

Q: Why is my rhubarb dump cake dry?

T he dump cake ends up dry when the ingredients have not been spread evenly. Stay away from this mishap by making sure to keep each layer of ingredients even. This will also ensure that you get an even taste of fruit and cake in every bite.

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Everyone loves the bright and tangy rhubarb taste in baked desserts. Now you can enjoy a delicious rhubarb dump cake easily made in a crockpot. You will literally only dump the ingredients in the pot, and you’re done! No baking is required. Each mouthful of the vibrant syrupy rhubarb fruit combined with buttery cake just reminds you of fine summer days. It’s best served hot and topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips on Making Rhubarb Dump Cake

What makes this rhubarb dump cake recipe stand out is that we’re making the cake from scratch. Trust us, skipping the white cake or yellow cake mix elevates its taste even more. Ready? Here are some more tips you should know about making this easy dessert:

Use fresh ones that have plump and firm stalks. If rhubarb season is over, however, you can just opt for frozen rhubarb. We do not recommend using canned ones as those are too sweet.

Keep the butter cold. While most recipes suggest using melted butter and pouring it over the flour, using diced cold butter gives the cake a better texture. It’ll melt as it cooks. Also, take note that salted butter will give this dish a better flavor than unsalted butter.

Mix other fruits with the rhubarb. Its flavor blends well with cherries and berries, so feel free to make it a strawberry rhubarb dump cake.

Add texture by topping the cake with nuts. You can also mix the nuts in with the fruits.

Aside from ice cream, you can also top the cake with whipping cream, a drizzle of salted caramel sauce, and powdered sugar.

We have more must-try rhubarb desserts for you! Check out this rhubarb cherry pie and rhubarb crisp. But for now, let’s get right on to making this dump cake.

How To Make Easy Crockpot Rhubarb Cake

Enjoy tangy fruit and buttery cake together in this rhubarb dump cake. Just put everything together in a crockpot and wait till it’s done. It’s best served hot with whipped cream or ice cream on top.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 3 hrs

Total: 3 hrs 10 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 cup rhubarb, fresh or frozen, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ⅓ cup sugar, divided
¼ cup salted butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
⅛ tsp salt
½ cup half and half
¼ cup orange juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
whipped cream, optional for serving

Instructions

Grease the crockpot with cooking spray.
Place rhubarb in the bottom of a crockpot.
Sprinkle the cornstarch and ¾ cup of sugar evenly. Then, drizzle the orange juice over.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt, and the remaining sugar.
Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the rhubarb, completely covering all of it.
Drizzle half and half over the flour mixture.
Sprinkle the butter evenly.
Cover the crockpot and cook it on High for 3 hours.
Serve warm or cold topped with whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Sugar: 273g
:
Calcium: 505mg
Calories: 2026kcal
Carbohydrates: 364g
Cholesterol: 167mg
Fat: 61g
Fiber: 5g
Iron: 5mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 16g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Potassium: 755mg
Protein: 15g
Saturated Fat: 38g
Sodium: 1180mg
Trans Fat: 2g
Vitamin A: 2095IU
Vitamin C: 42mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between cobbler and dump cake?

You cook both fruit desserts with some type of pastry on top. The difference is that a cobbler is topped with either a batter or biscuit dough, while a dump cake is usually covered with a dry cake mix.

Why is my rhubarb dump cake dry?

The dump cake ends up dry when the ingredients have not been spread evenly. Stay away from this mishap by making sure to keep each layer of ingredients even. This will also ensure that you get an even taste of fruit and cake in every bite.

Conclusion

Have your forks and plates ready for this easy rhubarb dump cake. Serve this dreamy summer dessert hot or cold with your loved ones for even better enjoyment.