FRESH GRAPEFRUIT CAKE

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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.

Provided by dcbeck46

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 263.3 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

Neo Mpumlwana
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. It's a great way to use up leftover grapefruit.


Mickey Hella Mi UG
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and beautiful.


Ofentse Mabelane
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great.


Muhammad Manik
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. It's moist and flavorful, and the grapefruit glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Dominique Morris
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


dulcy mabuye
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the flavor was bland.


Chanaka Kaluarachchi
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I'm not a huge fan of grapefruit, but I really enjoyed this cake. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Onwughara Francisca
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out so moist and flavorful.


SADEEYA UMAR
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. It's a great way to use up leftover grapefruit.


Nabin Creator
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This cake is amazing! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.


Ramesh khanal
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Arlinda Ruhani
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Pixie Evans
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I love grapefruit cake and this recipe did not disappoint. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the grapefruit glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Yaquoob Ali
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The grapefruit flavor was a nice twist on a classic cake.


Trev Mac
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Amanda Napier Mark
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This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. The grapefruit flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.