Rhubarb Spice Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons flax seed meal (optional)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup rhubarb sauce (see below)

• 4 cups chopped rhubarb
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

1. 1

   To make rhubarb sauce, place about 4 cups chopped rhubarb in a saucepan with 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to boil, then simmer until cooked down to an applesauce consistency. Let cool.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients. Mix on low speed until all ingredients are blended, then mix on medium speed for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour batter into greased and floured 8x11 pan (or two 8 inch round pans).

5. 5

   Bake in 350 oven for 35-40 minutes (5-10 minutes less for round pans).

6. 6

   Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to racks and let cool completely.

7. 7

   If desired, frost with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream.