Description
If you love a classic lemon loaf but want a bright, seasonal twist—this Rhubarb & Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is the answer. It’s tender, citrusy, speckled with poppy seeds, and dotted with bursts of tart rhubarb. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, it’s the kind of bake that’s both refreshing and comforting—ideal for spring mornings, teatime, or a sweet afternoon pause.
Ingredients
For the Loaf:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
For the Glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Whisk Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs until light in color and slightly fluffy. Stir in the Greek yogurt, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Wet & Dry:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and fold gently until just combined—don’t overmix or you’ll lose that soft crumb.
5. Add the Good Stuff:
Fold in the poppy seeds and rhubarb until evenly distributed.
6. Fill & Bake:
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool:
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let it set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
Nutrition
- Calories: 320