Zesty Citrus Delight: Refreshing Grapefruit Cake

When citrus is at its peak flavor in Florida, I pull out this grapefruit cake recipe. The tangy fruit adds a refreshing flavor to each bite.

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 3cupssifted cake flour

  • 2 ½teaspoonsbaking powder

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 1 ¾cupswhite sugar

  • cupbutter, softened

  • 2largeeggs

  • 1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract

  • 1teaspoongrated grapefruit zest

  • ¾cupmilk

  • ½cupfresh grapefruit juice

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two (9-inch) pans.

  2. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories358
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
7g
35%
Cholesterol
59mg
20%
Sodium
263mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
21%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
30g
Protein
5g
Vitamin C
4mg
21%
Calcium
73mg
6%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
93mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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