Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy rhubarb and zesty lemon with this moist and flavorful Lemon Rhubarb Loaf. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, this easy-to-make loaf is perfect for a summer treat or any time you crave a bit of brightness in your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Glaze: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth, and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
- For extra texture, sprinkle turbinado sugar on top before baking.
- You can substitute buttermilk for sour cream.
- Frozen rhubarb can be used—just thaw and drain first.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
