GRAPEFRUIT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Upside-down cake doesn't have to be made with pineapple. Grapefruit gives a bittersweet flavor to this rendition of a down-home classic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 small pink grapefruit
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Whipped cream, (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put 4 tablespoons butter in a 9-inch round baking pan. Place the pan in the oven just long enough to melt the butter. Remove pan from oven; scatter 1/2 cup brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
  • With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all pith, and slice. Arrange the slices to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and allspice. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat remaining 6 tablespoons butter until creamy. Add granulated sugar and remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar; beat until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Pour batter over grapefruit in pan. Bake 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; turn cake out onto serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature, with whipped cream if desired.

Razu Khan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a delicious cake.


Maricel Olarte
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the grapefruit topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Tiziano Rodríguez
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I've never made an upside-down cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


Kaitlin Shufelt
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. It's also a delicious and easy dessert.


Yatrika Rai
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Angel Kalatox
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This cake is so good! I love the combination of grapefruit and vanilla.


Mkhululi Mabuza
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This cake is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


arohi shati
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


MD SiAMaj
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This cake is delicious! The grapefruit flavor is not overpowering, and the cake is perfectly moist.


Jonathan Longhurst
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the grapefruit topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Debra Debby
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. It's also a great cake to make for a brunch or potluck.


Vanessa Gutierrez
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I was a bit skeptical about using grapefruit in a cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was delicious and the grapefruit flavor was subtle but present.


Hf Masum Billah
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of grapefruit and vanilla.


Hayatullah Niazii
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cake is always moist and fluffy.


Atik Shahriyea
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This grapefruit upside-down cake was a hit! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the grapefruit topping was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.