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Lemon Rhubarb Loaf with Tangy Glaze for Spring Delights

This Lemon Rhubarb Loaf, a delicious combination of tangy rhubarb and lemon, is a spring delight perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Loaf
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar can be substituted with brown sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda active
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream/Yogurt Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 2 cups Diced Rhubarb can be frozen
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can be substituted with icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (for glaze) adjust for thickness
  • optional to taste Rhubarb Syrup/Compote

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Incorporate lemon juice and lemon zest into the batter.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with sour cream, and mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in diced rhubarb into the batter.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze until smooth.
  12. Drizzle glaze over the cooled loaf and allow it to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, use room temperature ingredients. Adjust glaze thickness by changing lemon juice amount.

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