Eritrea__ ኬክ Rhubarb cake (Rabarber kaka)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Chop the rhubarb into small pieces and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.

Fold in the chopped rhubarb gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

Sprinkle sliced almonds over the batter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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