Fresh Grapefruit Cake
2021-11-30- Skill Level: Easy
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- Servings : 12
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 25m
- Ready In : 1:55 h
Fresh Grapefruit Cake
When citrus is at its peak flavor this time of year, in Florida it’s time to pull out this recipe. The tangy fruit adds a refreshing flavor to each bite.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 cups sifted cake flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans.
Step 2
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and grapefruit zest. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the grapefruit juice and milk. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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calories
358 -
protein
4.6g -
carbohydrates
59.1g -
fat
11.7g -
cholesterol
59.3mg -
sodium
263.3mg.