Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

  • In large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
  • In separate bowl, blend sugar with oil; whisk in egg, buttermilk and vanilla.
  • Stir into dry ingredients along with rhubarb just until flour is incorporated.
  • Spoon into greased or paper-lined muffin tins, filling 3/4 full or spoon into two greased 8 by 4-inch loaf pans.
  • TOPPING: Combine sugar, butter and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake in 350 degrees F.
  • oven for 20 to 25 minutes for muffins, 40 to 45 minutes for loaves, or until cake tester inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to let cool completely.