Lemon Rhubarb Loaf with Glaze Recipe
This Lemon Rhubarb Loaf with Glaze is a delightful treat that balances the tartness of rhubarb with the bright citrus flavors of lemon. The moist loaf topped with a tangy glaze is perfect for any occasion, from brunch to dessert.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 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: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and sour cream or Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Add rhubarb: Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. 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: 65mg
Keywords: lemon rhubarb loaf, rhubarb dessert, lemon glaze, citrus dessert