Description
Rhubarb is one of spring’s brightest and most underrated stars! These two easy recipes — a tender Rhubarb Loaf and melt-in-your-mouth Rhubarb Bars — are perfect for showcasing rhubarb’s sweet-tart flavor. Simple, delicious, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 ½ cups chopped fresh rhubarb
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Mix wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat together sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine:
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in chopped rhubarb and nuts, if using.
5️⃣ Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool and serve:
Allow loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
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Sour cream keeps the loaf moist and tender.
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Freezes well — wrap tightly and store up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min