Easy Made Rhubarb Bread – Moist, Sweet, and Perfectly Tangy

Rhubarb Bread ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from home bakers and breakfast lovers)
Soft and Tender | Bright Rhubarb Flavor | Easy Everyday Bake
Rhubarb Bread is a delicious quick bread packed with tart rhubarb pieces and a moist, tender crumb. Lightly sweet with just the right tangy bite, this loaf is perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, spring brunches, or a simple homemade treat any day of the week.

Why You’ll Love This Rhubarb Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 55–65 minutes
Serves: 8–10 slices
Budget-Friendly
Texture: Moist loaf with soft fruit pieces throughout
Perfect For: Breakfast, brunch, snacks, and spring baking

Rhubarb Bread Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• ½ cup buttermilk or milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups rhubarb, finely chopped
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

How to Make Rhubarb Bread

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Batter

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped rhubarb and nuts if using.

Step 5: Bake

Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Tips and Variations

• Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a crunchy crust
• Add orange zest for a bright citrus note
• Mix in strawberries for extra sweetness
• Do not overmix the batter for the softest texture

What Everyone’s Saying About This Bread

“Moist, flavorful, and perfect with coffee.” – Amanda R.
“A great way to use fresh rhubarb.” – Linda M.
“My family asked for a second loaf.” – Jason T.

🍓 Rhubarb Bread – Moist, Sweet-Tart & Perfectly Spiced

This Rhubarb Bread is a soft, moist quick bread loaded with tender chunks of Rhubarb. It has a lightly sweet crumb, warm vanilla flavor, and a beautiful balance of sweet and tart in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or spring baking.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Bake 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1 loaf

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Bread Batter

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1½ cups chopped Rhubarb

Optional Topping

• 2 tbsp coarse sugar
• 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing top

Method

 

1. 1️⃣ Preheat Oven
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar

1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

4️⃣ Combine Batter

1. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture.
2. Stir until just combined (do not overmix).

5️⃣ Add Rhubarb

1. Gently fold in chopped Rhubarb.

6️⃣ Bake

1. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

Optional: sprinkle coarse sugar on top.

1. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7️⃣ Cool

1. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

🍓 Toss rhubarb lightly in flour to prevent sinking.
🧈 Don’t overmix—keeps bread soft and tender.
🍯 Add a drizzle of glaze for extra sweetness if desired.
❄️ Stores well for 3–4 days or freezes beautifully.

FAQ – Rhubarb Bread

This Rhubarb Bread is moist, tender, and packed with tangy rhubarb flavor. If you love homemade rhubarb baking, be sure to try our Rhubarb Oat Muffins or Rhubarb Crumble Bars for more seasonal inspiration.