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Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Nutmeg & Pecan Streusel
Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Nutmeg & Pecan Streusel is made with ground nutmeg, rhubarb stalks, and toasted pecans.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Original yield
- Serves 9
- Ingredients
- 14 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
all purpose flour (188g)
In the method: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and sugar.
baking powder
In the method: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and sugar.
fresh ground nutmeg (1/2 a seed)
In the method: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and sugar.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 9. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (188g)Ingredient note
Source: 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powderIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg (1/2 a seed)Ingredient note
Source: 3/4 cups brown sugar (packed); Source: 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)Ingredient note
Source: 1 egg (lightly beaten)Ingredient note
Source: 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled for a few minutes)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup buttermilkIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon vanilla extractIngredient note
Source: 3 1/2 cups rhubarb stalks (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup all purpose flourIngredient note
Source: 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg (1/2 a nut)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup unsalted butterIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup toasted pecans (chopped)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven. Start with this step: Pre-heat oven to 375 F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 9. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sweetpeasandsaffron.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



