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Easy Creamy Rhubarb Dump Cake Recipe with Almond Streusel Topping

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A quick and easy dump cake featuring tangy rhubarb blended with cream cheese for a creamy texture, topped with a crunchy almond streusel. Perfect for busy days or last-minute guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb (about 600g), fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup sugar (200g), white granulated or a mix of white and brown
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225g), softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432g)
  • 1 cup butter (227g), melted, unsalted
  • 1 cup sliced almonds (100g), toasted lightly
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out juices.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and about 1/4 cup (50g) of sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the rhubarb and sugar mixture until creamy and spreadable.
  5. Spread the rhubarb and cream cheese mixture evenly into the greased baking pan.
  6. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the rhubarb layer without stirring.
  7. Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
  8. Toast the sliced almonds lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and golden (optional).
  9. Combine toasted almonds, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  10. Sprinkle the almond streusel evenly over the top of the cake.
  11. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crisp and the filling bubbles gently around the edges.
  12. Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.

Notes

If topping browns too quickly, tent pan with foil halfway through baking. Use fresh rhubarb for best flavor; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid. Do not stir layers before baking. Toast almonds for enhanced flavor. Softening cream cheese is essential for smooth texture.

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Keywords: rhubarb dump cake, almond streusel, creamy rhubarb dessert, easy rhubarb cake, quick dessert, potluck dessert, spring dessert

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