Lemon Rhubarb Loaf with Glaze Recipe
This delightful Lemon Rhubarb Loaf with a tangy glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it a wonderful treat for any occasion.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Loaf:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
For the Glaze:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and sour cream or Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
- Pour 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.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Rhubarb Loaf, Rhubarb Recipe, Lemon Dessert, Glazed Loaf