Sue's Rhubarb Platz

Sue's Rhubarb Platz is a delightful fusion of tender cake, tangy rhubarb, and buttery crumble topping that’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings. This easy-to-make dessert starts with a soft, buttery batter that’s generously layered with fresh, diced rhubarb, creating a vibrant, tart contrast to the sweetness of the cake. The crowning glory is a golden-brown crumble topping made with brown sugar and melted butter, adding an irresistible crunch. Ready in just an hour, this Canadian Mennonite-inspired treat comes together effortlessly and serves up to 12, making it ideal for potlucks or family dinners. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Sue's Rhubarb Platz is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert that highlights the seasonal goodness of rhubarb.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 units Eggs, large
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 3 cups Fresh rhubarb, diced
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 1 cup All-purpose flour (for topping)
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream 0.75 cups of softened unsalted butter and 0.75 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Mix in the milk until well combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Spread the batter evenly into the greased baking dish.

Step 8

Evenly distribute the 3 cups of diced rhubarb over the top of the batter.

Step 9

In a separate bowl, prepare the crumble topping by mixing 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cups of brown sugar, and 0.5 cups of melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 10

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the rhubarb.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 12

Allow the Platz to cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving. It's delicious warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1495.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4103.3

Total Fat 161.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 770.5mg	0%
Sodium 2344.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 611.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 267.0g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 739.8mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 2117.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 58.8%