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Freshly baked Lemon Rhubarb Loaf with a slice cut out showing its vibrant interior.

Lemon Rhubarb Loaf

This lemon rhubarb loaf is a bright, tart-sweet cake with a tender crumb, perfect for spring brunch or as an afternoon treat with tea.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Use freshly squeezed for the brightest flavor.
  • 1 zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces Can toss with sugar if very tart.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice for the glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until evenly combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and baking soda together.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let it set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

Store the glazed loaf at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze unglazed loaf for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and add glaze before serving.

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