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    Published: May 23, 2019 · Modified: Jan 6, 2022 by Adina · 34 Comments

    Rhubarb Loaf Cake with Blackberries

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    A beautiful loaf cake recipe: moist and delicious rhubarb loaf cake with blackberries, cinnamon and brown sugar.

     

    RHUBARB LOAF CAKE WITH BLACKBERRIES

    Deliciously moist and sweet rhubarb bread or rhubarb loaf cake with blackberries.

    The rhubarb loaf cake with blackberries was part of a post for the Secret Recipe Club, which no longer exists. The source of the recipe is Cook with Sara. This is a repost from April 2016. 

    And it was the most successful Secret Recipe Club recipe for my family. A rhubarb loaf cake I did not only bake once, but countless times during the last 3 years.

    Everybody just loves it: the rhubarb loaf cake with blackberries is moist and sweet, yet has enough tanginess from the rhubarb and the blackberries to make it a real pleasure.

    I can assure you, you will looooove this rhubarb bread or cake. I made it for my birthday breakfast, when I invited some of my closest female friends, we were 8 of us and each one loved this cake.

    Not to mention my kiddies, they ate lots the day I've made the cake and polished off all the rests the next day, complaining that the two loaves were not enough.

     

    rhubarb loaf cake with blackberries slices

     

    BLACKBERRY LOAF CAKE WITH RHUBARB

    Although the weather is really bad and cold considering that it is almost the end of May the rhubarb in my neighbor's garden is thriving. She has 2 HUUUUUGE rhubarb bushes and that is probably the reason I don't have my own rhubarb bush in the garden, my friend has enough for the whole neighborhood...

    I go picking rhubarb every spring, I am probably the one using up the most of her rhubarb, but then again, I don't know anyone around here who is so obsessed with cooking and baking and always trying new recipes as I am...

    So, just in case you also have a nice friend with a huge rhubarb bush in the garden, here are some more rhubarb ideas:

    Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, which everybody will love.

    Rhubarb Butter, a deliciously tangy rhubarb butter, which will give you the chance to use lots of rhubarb, if your garden is full of it.

    Rhubarb Crisp with Apples and Crunchy Oatmeal Topping, a quick and satisfying rhubarb dessert recipe.

    The Best Rhubarb Meringue Pie ever ever ever!!!

    And for a savory twist:

    A surprisingly delicious Rhubarb and Tomato Soup with Bacon Omelet.

    Chicken with Rhubarb Sauce, one of my favorite rhubarb savory dishes.

     

    sliced rhubarb bread with blackberries

     

    HOW TO PICK AND CLEAN RHUBARB?

    The rhubarb season begins in April (depending on where you live) and ends in June. During this time, rhubarb is readily available at the market or in most supermarkets, but, if you really like it and happen to have a garden, I do recommend planting some yourself.

    Growing rhubarb is not difficult, provided you live in the proper climatic area. Just plant it and wait for it to grow. And it will grow a lot, it might even get a bit too much in a few years.

     

    How to clean rhubarb?

    • First of all, discard the leaves, they are poisonous!
    • According to Wikipedia, “rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances, including oxalic acid, which is present in many plants. Humans have been poisoned after ingesting the leaves, a particular problem during World War I when the leaves were mistakenly recommended as a food source in Britain”.
    • Remove the lower end of the stalk as well, it is thicker than the rest, whitish and slimy. That, of course, if you pick the rhubarb in your or somebody's garden, supermarket rhubarb is already trimmed.
    • Wash the stalks, but don't remove the red peel. I used to do that for years, because my mother-in-law had told me so, I thought it would be rough and remain so even after cooking.
    • But don't worry about it, it is not rough and after the rhubarb is cooked or baked, you will not notice any peel anymore.
    • To make this rhubarb loaf cake, you will need a rather small amount of rhubarb, about 100 g/ 3.5 oz or 1 cup sliced rhubarb. If the rhubarb stalks are thin, you will only have to slice them thinly. If the rhubarb stalk is very thick, cut it lengthwise before thinly slicing it crosswise.

     

    blackberry bread with rhubarb

     

    HOW TO MAKE RHUBARB BREAD WITH BLACKBERRIES?

    This rhubarb loaf cake or rhubarb bread is super easy to make, actually you will just have to mix the ingredients and bake.

    1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your pans. I used two loaf pans of about 23x12 cm/ 9x5 inch. Use a similar size, a couple of centimeters more or less are OK. Grease the loaf pans with butter.
    2. Wash the rhubarb, you don't have to peel it. Discard the leaves as they are poisonous. If the rhubarb stalk is very thick, cut it lengthwise before thinly slicing it crosswise. Set aside.
    3. In a large bowl beat the brown sugar, oil and egg until nicely blended.
    4. Add the buttermilk, yogurt and vanilla extract and mix again.
    5. In another bowl mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually and slowly give this mixture to the sugar mixture in the other bowl.
    6. If your blackberries are very large, halve them. Fold the blackberries and the rhubarb slices into the batter.
    7. Divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
    8. Melt the butter in a small pan. Remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and the sugar, you will obtain some kind of sugar lumps. Dollop the lumps evenly over the batter in the pans and bake for 50 minutes. Make the toothpick test, it should come out with only a few crumbs hanging to it.
    9. Let the rhubarb bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.

     

    loaf cake with rhubarb and blackberries

     

    sliced rhubarb bread with blackberries

    Rhubarb Loaf Cake with Blackberries and Brown Sugar

    A beautiful loaf cake recipe: moist and delicious rhubarb loaf cake with blackberries, cinnamon and brown sugar.
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    Course: Cakes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 20 slices
    Calories: 178kcal
    Author: Adina
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    Ingredients 

    • Rhubarb loaf cake:
    • 270 g brown sugar 9.5 oz/ 1 ½ cups
    • 60 ml vegetable oil 2 oz/ ¼ cup
    • 1 egg
    • 120 ml buttermilk 4 oz/ ½ cup
    • 170 g creamy yogurt 6 oz/ ⅔ cup
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 300 g all-purpose flour 10.5 oz/ 2 ½ cups
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 100 g sliced rhubarb 3.5 oz/ 1 cup
    • 170 g blackberries 6 oz/ 1 ⅔ cup
    • Topping:
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 100 g granulated sugar 3.5 oz/ ½ cup

    Instructions

    Rhubarb loaf cake:

    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter two loaf pans, about 23x12 cm/ 9x5 inch.
    • Prepare rhubarb: Wash the rhubarb, you don't have to peel it. Discard the leaves as they are poisonous. If the rhubarb stalk is very thick, cut it lengthwise before thinly slicing it crosswise. Set aside.
    • Mix wet ingredients: Place the brown sugar, the oil, and the egg in a large bowl and beat until blended. Add the buttermilk, yogurt, and vanilla extract and blend again.
    • Add dry ingredients: In another bowl, the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture.
    • Halve the blackberries if they are large and fold them into the batter together with the sliced rhubarb.
    • Divide the mixture between the two loaf pans.

    Topping:

    • Melt the butter in a small pan. Remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and the sugar, you will obtain some kind of sugar lumps. Dollop the lumps evenly over the batter in the pans.
    • Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf cake comes out with only a few crumbs hanging to it.
    • Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.

    Notes

    A digital kitchen scale will give you the most precise measure ensuring the best bake possible.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g
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    1. Rafeeda says

      April 18, 2016 at 9:24 am

      The loaf looks amazing... never tried baking or cooking with rhubarb, since it is not widely available here and can be categorised as pricey... but looking at that loaf, I feel I must bake with it at least once! 🙂

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:05 am

        Rhubarb grows like weeds in gardens around here, so we have to be creative about it, it's a shame to waste it. You don't need much for this recipe though, maybe you could give it a try.

        Reply
    2. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      April 18, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      I am having my tea..now all I need just a thick slice of this beautiful quick bread!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:06 am

        I wish I could send you one, Angie.

        Reply
    3. Our Eating Habits says

      April 18, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      Goodness, that looks SO good!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:06 am

        Thank you. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Stephanie says

      April 18, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      I love anything with rhubarb during the spring. It's so tart and perfect with most any kind of fruit. This bread looks wonderful and I know it wouldn't last long in our house. Great SRC post!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:08 am

        Thank you, Stephanie, I feel the same about rhubarb. You should try it in a savory combination as well, I think you would like it.

        Reply
    5. April says

      April 18, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      Hi Adina 🙂 I had your blog for my #SRC assignment this month, and made your yummy Yogurt Dressing. I love it, and have been enjoying it a lot these last few weeks.

      I never was a fan of Rhubarb when I was younger, but since making a batch of Strawberry Rhubarb Jam last year, I'm definitely willing to try new recipes with it now. Your bread looks amazing, and I'm PINing it to try as soon as Rhubarb season starts in my area.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:23 am

        I am glad you like the salad dressing and I hope you will try more rhubarb recipes, rhubarb is such a great veggie.

        Reply
    6. sara says

      April 18, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      I am so glad you liked it! Thanks for reminding me how good this is. I'll have to get some rhubarb out of the freezer!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:09 am

        Thank you for the recipe, Sara, I am sure I will make it again and again.

        Reply
    7. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      April 18, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      You are picking some delicious things for the SRC, girlfriend! This bread looks fabulous! I love rhubarb, but have never paired it with blackberries - sounds delish! Cheers, girl!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:11 am

        Thank you, Cheyanne. It was the first time of pairing it with blackberries for me too, it is normally strawberries, isn't it? But it's a winner combination.

        Reply
    8. Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair says

      April 18, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      I'm not a huge fan of rhubarb but I bet I'd enjoy it in this bread. Great SRC recipe!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:13 am

        I think you would like it, Heather. All my guests did, even those who are not as keen on rhubarb as I am. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      April 18, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Perfect for breakfast! Love the combo of blackberries and rhubarb 🙂

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:24 am

        Thank you, Jennifer, I liked the combination too.

        Reply
    10. Anne says

      April 18, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      I want a piece of this now! It looks so good - just in time for rhubarb season!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 7:26 am

        Yup, I'm glad I found the recipe, my kids just loved it so.

        Reply
    11. Jane, The Heritage Cook says

      April 18, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      This is a stunning bread Adina and blending rhubarb and blackberries is genius. I can't wait to give this a try!! Perfect choice for SRC!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 9:27 am

        Thank you, Jane, let me know if you like it.

        Reply
    12. Keith @ How's it Lookin? says

      April 18, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      Looks great. Including blackberries sounds tasty, thanks for the idea

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 9:29 am

        I am glad you like it, Keith. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      April 18, 2016 at 11:25 pm

      I love how sweet and fluffy this tea bread looks. The blackberry and rhubarb combination is perfect for the season too!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        April 19, 2016 at 9:31 am

        Thank you, Thalia.

        Reply
    14. Amy (Savory Moments) says

      April 18, 2016 at 11:37 pm

      This looks really fantastic! I like the combination of blackberries with the rhubarb. Nice SRC choice!

      Reply
    15. Adina says

      April 19, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Thank you, Amy, your chicken burgers look great as well. My son happened to see the pictures and immediately said he wants me to make that.

      Reply
    16. Balvinder says

      April 19, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      It does seem like a perfect breakfast loaf. Love the combo of blackberries and rhubarb! 🙂

      Reply
    17. Kirstin says

      April 21, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      Yum! This sounds good....can't wait for blackberry season

      Reply
    18. Beth says

      April 25, 2016 at 11:00 am

      This looks amazing! I love quick bread or muffins that are chock full of fruit.

      Reply
    19. Priya says

      April 25, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      Adina:-loaf looks just perfect...super moist..I always love to see moist loaf recipes.. Lovely share

      Reply
    20. Leslyn says

      April 28, 2016 at 3:47 am

      I'll have a slice please! This loaf looks moist, fruity and absolutely delicious. I can't wait to give it a try 🙂

      Reply
    21. Kelly | Foodtasia says

      May 23, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      Adina, such a lovely cake! The rhubarb and blackberries must be so delicious! I love the cinnamon sugar topping and the crackly crust it gives!

      Reply

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