Ingredients

  • 10.5 oz rhubarb, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 2 None large eggs
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • None None Vanilla Buttercream
  • 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp pink food coloring

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 4 x 8 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Combine rhubarb and 1/3 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 10-12 mins, until cooked and reduced. Stir in 2 tsp vanilla. Cool.
  • Beat butter, remaining sugar and remaining vanilla in a medium bowl until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the flour and milk a little at a time, alternating, and mix until well combined.
  • Spread half the batter into prepared pan. Spoon half the rhubarb mixture down the center. Using a metal spoon, swirl mixtures together. Repeat with remaining batter, then remaining rhubarb. Swirl together again.
  • Bake for 50-55 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make vanilla buttercream, beat butter in a small bowl for 5 mins, or until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla and half the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add milk and beat until combined. Beat in remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Spread buttercream over loaf. Pour food coloring into a small bowl. Using a butter knife, dip and swirl coloring into buttercream.