Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake

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A great breakfast treat or dessert for any time. found this in guide to southern cuisine. use a 9x13x2-inch pan.

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Steps

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Filling.

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Combine rhubarb , strawberries and lemon juice in saucepan.

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Cover and cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.

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Combine sugar and cornstarch.

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Stir into strawberry mixture.

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Bring to boil , stir constantly until thickened , remove from heat.

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Cake.

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In large bowl , combine flour , sugar , baking powder , baking soda and salt.

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Cut in butter with pastry blender until resembles coarse crumbs.

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In separate bowl , beat together buttermilk , eggs and vanilla.

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Stir into crumb mixture.

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Spread half evenly into greased 9x13x2-inch baking dish.

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Carefully spread strawberry filling over batter.

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Drop remaining batter evenly over filling with a tablespoon.

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Topping.

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In small saucepan over low heat , melt butter.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in flour and sugar until mixture is crumbly.

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Sprinkle over batter.

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Bake at 350f for about 45 minutes , or until done.

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Cool cake on rack.

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Cut into squares to serve.

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Ingredients

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rhubarb, fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract