How to Make Fresh Grapefruit Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grapefruit is a wonderfully versatile fruit that can bring a bright and refreshing flavor to many dishes, including desserts. One particularly delicious way to enjoy grapefruit is by incorporating it into a moist and flavorful cake. This Fresh Grapefruit Cake recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add a zesty and slightly tart twist to their dessert repertoire.

What makes this cake so special is its use of fresh grapefruit juice and zest in both the batter and the glaze. The citrusy ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 9-inch cake layers

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two (9-inch) pans.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and grapefruit zest. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and grapefruit juice, beating briefly after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    358 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 263mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 93mg