Indulge in a tantalizing culinary experience with our delightful Pink Grapefruit Poke Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable cake features layers of moist, tender crumb swirled with vibrant pink grapefruit curd, creating a delightful citrusy zest in every bite. Topped with a velvety smooth cream cheese frosting and adorned with fresh grapefruit segments, this cake is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this delightful dessert, providing you with step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and expert tips to ensure your Pink Grapefruit Poke Cake turns out perfectly.
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Provided by insanelygood
Categories Desserts Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 25
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PINK GRAPEFRUIT CAKE
Looking for something to do with your abundance of grapefruits...try this wonderful delicious cake!
Provided by Jean Goss
Categories Cakes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees (325 if using darker or nonstick coated pan). Spray bundt style pan with Baker's Joy.
- 2. Sift and mix first 3 ingredients and set aside. Combine sugar and eggs in a bowl of stand mixer and beat at medium speed for about 3 minutes. Add remaining cake ingredients, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Pour into prepared pan and bake one hour, checking done when cake tester/skewer comes out with only few crumbs. Transfer pan to a cooling rack and let cool 10 minutes before turning out onto a cake plate.
- 3. To make Grapefruit Syrup: combine ingredients in saucepan and simmer about 1 minute, stirring to dissolve sugar and set aside.
- 4. After cake has cooled some, poke holes all over with wooden skewer and gently spoon syrup all over and let soak in, taking time to let it soak through if needed.
- 5. Stir ingredients for glaze in a small bowl and spoon drizzle over the top of the cake. Can be served warm or chilled with a dollop of Cool Whip on top! Enjoy...
PINK GRAPEFRUIT CHEESECAKE
Cheesecake from a slow cooker? It's true! I experimented a few times to turn this iconic dessert into a slow-cooker classic. Give it a try. You'll be amazed at the results! -Krista Lanphier, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place a greased 6-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Pour 1 in. water into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Layer two 24-in. pieces of foil. Starting with a long side, fold up foil to create a 1-in.-wide strip; roll into a coil. Place in slow cooker to form a rack for the cheesecake., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, zest and ginger; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and about 1 in. up sides of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and grapefruit juice. Add eggs and beat on low speed just until combined., Pour into crust. Place springform pan on top of coil. Cover slow cooker with a double layer of paper towels; place lid securely over towels. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. Do not remove lid; turn off slow cooker and let cheesecake stand, covered, in slow cooker 1 hour. Center of cheesecake will be just set and top will appear dull. , Remove springform pan from slow cooker; remove foil from pan. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 1 hour. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan. If desired, garnish with fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the cake is evenly soaked, use a toothpick to poke holes all over the cake once baked.
- For a more intense grapefruit flavor, use fresh grapefruit juice instead of store-bought.
- If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- To make the cake ahead of time, poke the holes and pour the grapefruit juice over the cake the night before. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Then, let the cake come to room temperature before frosting.
- This cake is best served cold, so chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This pink grapefruit poke cake is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the tangy grapefruit and the sweet cream cheese frosting is irresistible. Plus, it's easy to make and can be made ahead of time. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive dessert, give this pink grapefruit poke cake a try!
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