Rhubarb Pecan Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°; prepare 12-cup Bundt pan using butter and flour or Baker's Joy; set aside.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. 3
   In a small dish, combine cinnamon, cardamom, and 3 teaspoons sugar; set aside.
4. 4
   In another bowl, beat the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter until fluffy; beat in the egg.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture and blend thoroughly.
6. 6
   Add in buttermilk and vanilla; mix just until blended.
7. 7
   Stir in the rhubarb and nuts.
8. 8
   Place half the batter in the pan and smooth out the surface.
9. 9
   Sprinkle it with half the sugar mixture; pour the remaining batter in the pan and sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture.
10. 10
    Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a pick comes out clean.
11. 11
    Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
12. 12
    Only needs a light dusting of powdered sugar as a topping.