Description
This Lemon Rhubarb Loaf with Glaze is a bright, tangy, and moist quick bread made with fresh rhubarb, lemon zest, and a sweet lemon glaze—perfect for spring and summer snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped rhubarb gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and allow it to set before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh rhubarb for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more or less lemon juice.
- Sour cream and Greek yogurt can be used interchangeably for moisture.
- Loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- This loaf also freezes well—wrap tightly in plastic and foil before freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
