GRAPEFRUIT LAYER CAKE
I grew up in Florida where we had 10 grapefruit trees and were constantly trying to use the fruit in different ways. This luscious cake was one of my "grapefruit experiments." A nice, bright citrus taste shines through in every moist bite. -Sara Pleso, Sparta, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Place grapefruit and orange slices on a greased and foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 170° for about 2 hours or until dried (fruit will be slightly tacky). Remove to wire racks. Let stand for 2-3 days or until completely dried., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and lemon zest; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and grapefruit juice. Beat just until combined., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 21-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, citrus zests and vanilla; beat until smooth., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with citrus slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Faith Guzman
[email protected]This cake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the grapefruit flavor is so delicious.
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[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The cake was fluffy and moist, and the frosting was light and airy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Kenu Shanth
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and the frosting was grainy. I would not recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but this cake was surprisingly good. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and not too sweet.
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[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the tangy grapefruit flavor.
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[email protected]The cake was good, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.
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[email protected]This cake was amazing! The grapefruit flavor was perfect and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Brittany Fane Ah Wong
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would try this recipe again with a different type of cake.
M Ali Gabol
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfect! The grapefruit flavor is subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make this cake again.
Chris Malgrande
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and the frosting is so creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Joel Bryant
[email protected]This grapefruit layer cake was absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the grapefruit frosting was tangy and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this cake again!