Here are my best Easy Old-fashioned German Rhubarb Cake Recipes, from Rhubarb Crumble Cake to Streusel Cheesecake!
So, I’m back in Munich after what feels like a lifetime away, and guess what’s got me buzzing with excitement? Rhubarb season, baby! After seven years in Mexico, where rhubarb was just a distant dream, I’m ready to dive headfirst into the tangy goodness that is German springtime baking.
For all us first and second-gen Germans and anyone who’s ever fallen in love with German grub, rhubarb holds a special spot in our hearts. It’s not just about the taste; it’s a whole vibe, ya know? It’s about those cozy memories of Oma’s kitchen, the smell of freshly baked rhubarb crumble cake and German rhubarb pudding filling the air.
In Germany, rhubarb is like the MVP of the kitchen. It’s in everything from classic streuselkuchen to those experimental, ‘what-will-they-think-of-next’ creations. And let’s not forget, it’s technically a veggie! Mind blown, right? But hey, that just adds to the charm.
So, as I dust off my baking pans and raid the market for fresh rhubarb, I invite you to join me in my excitement to bake some delicious rhubarb cakes. Welcome to the rhubarb frenzy, folks!
Oh, and before I forget to spill the beans, guess what?
I’ve just dropped an ebook loaded with Oma’s best summer and spring cake recipes, some of them featuring our beloved rhubarb, of course! It’s hot off the press and available RIGHT NOW! So, if you’re ready to take your German Baking game to the next level and infuse a little piece of German tradition into your kitchen, hop on over and snag your copy.
Best German Rhubarb Cake Recipes
German Rhubarb Cheesecake with Quark & Streusel
Try Oma's German Rhubarb Cheesecake with Quark Filling and Crumble Topping! This old-fashioned rhubarb cake is simple and quick to make- simply the best cheesecake for rhubarb season.
Celebrate rhubarb season with this simple rhubarb and custard tart with homemade vanilla custard! Shortcrust pastry, creamy vanilla bean filling and tender orange & vanilla poached rhubarb.
Granny's Rhubarb Meringue Cake is simple, quick, and easy to make but looks very impressive! A traditional German cake recipe that features a lemon-scented sponge with juicy pockets of rhubarb topped with a cloud of crispy meringue topping!
Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Muffins with Sour Cream
These Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Muffins with sour cream are the perfect easy recipe for summer packed with fresh strawberries, rhubarb, and a sweet, crunchy streusel topping!
German Rhubarb sour cream meringue pie ! That’s a crispy pie pastry made from scratch filled with vanilla sour cream custard filling, juicy pockets of rhubarb, and meringue topping! A traditional German Rhubarb Pie recipe that is quick & easy
This easy recipe for Rhubarb Cake is a vegan and gluten-free version of a traditional German rhubarb streusel cake that uses oat and almond flour in both batter and streusel topping. Refined sugar-free as well.
Easy Raspberry and Rhubarb Crumble Cake with Anise Streusel
This Raspberry and Rhubarb Crumble Cake is an old German Family Recipe that is easy and simple. Ground Almonds make it extra moist! Make this a raspberry coffee cake by skipping rhubarb or add strawberries. Gluten-free option included.