Outrageous Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe

• 1 cup milk or buttermilk
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups chopped rhubarb or peaches
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
• Topping:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup cream or milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

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