Description
This Delicious Lemon Rhubarb Bread combines the tartness of rhubarb with zesty lemon for a refreshing twist on a classic quick bread.
Ingredients
Scale
3/4 cup butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1 3/4 cups rhubarb
1/4 cup rhubarb
2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla essence, mixing until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then gently stir in the diced rhubarb.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- For the topping, arrange the thinly sliced rhubarb on top and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or almonds to the batter. Ensure your rhubarb is fresh for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack / Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Lemon Rhubarb Bread, Quick Bread, Dessert Recipe, American Cuisine, Baking