Strawberry Rhubarb Loaf

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Prepare a 1 lb loaf pan (~ 9 x 5 x 3): either grease it, or line with wax or parchment paper.

Step 3

Combine the 2 tbsp cinnamon and 1/3 cup sugar, and set aside.

Step 4

In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.

Step 5

Add the eggs and mix well.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 7

In measuring cup mix together the buttermilk and vanilla.

Step 8

Add the flour mix, alternating with the buttermilk, to the butter mix. Combine.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped strawberries and rhubarb.

Step 10

Add 1/2 of the batter to the loaf pan, then sprinkle on 1/2 of the cinnamon/sugar mix. Then using a fork, stir it a little into the batter.

Step 11

Add the rest of the batter and sprinkle on the rest of the cinnamon/sugar mix. Stir again, just a little.

Step 12

Bake for ~ 60 – 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.