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Best Rhubarb Bread

Irresistibly Moist Best Rhubarb Bread You'll Love

This Best Rhubarb Bread combines a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making it a must-try for any breakfast or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest lemon zest is a perfect alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract try almond extract for a twist
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can be replaced with canola or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup Milk use almond or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs for egg-free, use flaxseed egg or applesauce
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free baking flour at 1:1 ratio
  • 1 tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb frozen rhubarb can be used if thawed and patted dry
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for sweetness in glaze
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream adjust based on desired thickness
  • 1/2 tsp Orange Oil adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, milk, and eggs until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Rinse and dice fresh rhubarb into ½-inch pieces.
  5. Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced rhubarb evenly into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and orange oil for the glaze.
  11. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the bread and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Experiment with flavors by substituting almond extract for vanilla and adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

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