Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf Recipe

This moist and delicious Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf is a family favorite! Perfect as a comforting coffee cake or a delightful dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this recipe makes two loaves – enough to share (or hoard!). We bake two every week during rhubarb season, it's that good! The secret? Using margarine instead of butter for an extra moist crumb. This recipe is easy to follow and yields unbelievably tender loaves that keep well at room temperature.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 331 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf

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How to Make Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Alternatively, spray with non-stick spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted margarine.
  5. Whisk in 1 large egg, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Gently stir in the dry ingredients and 4 cups chopped rhubarb until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Make the topping (recipe below) and spoon evenly over both loaves.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cool, wrap one loaf in plastic wrap and chill or freeze for later enjoyment.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

187g

Fat

3g

Carbs

24g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf?

Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf?

Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf has approximately 331 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf?

The key ingredients for Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf are Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Parkay Margarine. See the full list with measurements above.

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