Description
This Lemon Rhubarb Loaf with Glaze is a moist and tender treat that combines tart rhubarb with bright lemon flavor, topped with a sweet lemon glaze for a refreshing and delightful dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
- 1 tablespoon flour (for coating rhubarb)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Toss chopped rhubarb with 1 tablespoon of flour and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, sour cream or yogurt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the flour-coated rhubarb.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to make the glaze. Drizzle over cooled loaf and let set before slicing.
Notes
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a similar texture and tang.
- Add ½ cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Replace rhubarb with strawberries or raspberries if desired.
- Use gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Toss rhubarb in flour to prevent it from sinking during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
