Almond Rhubarb Coffee Cake

• cups packed brown sugar1 1⁄2 cups
• cup vegetable oil↗2⁄3 cup
• egg↗1
• teaspoon vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• cups flour↗2 1⁄2 cups
• teaspoon salt↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• cup milk↗1 cup
• cups rhubarb, finely chopped (fresh or frozen)↗1 1⁄2 cups
• cup sliced almonds↗1⁄2 cup
• Topping
• cup sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• tablespoon butter, melted↗1 tablespoon
• cup sliced almonds↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Beat brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until smooth.

2. 2

   Combine flour salt and baking soda; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk.

3. 3

   Beat until smooth. Stir in Rhubarb and almonds.

4. 4

   Pour into 2 greased 9-inch round cake pans.

5. 5

   For topping, combine sugar and butter; stir in almonds. Sprinkle over batter.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or test done.