Brown Derby's Original Grapefruit Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Brown Derby's Original Grapefruit Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. Sifted cake flour; 3/4 c. Sugar; 1 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 c. Water; 1/4 c. Oil; 3 x Large eggs (separated); 3 Tbsp. Grapefruit Juice; 1/2 tsp Grated Lemon Rind; 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar GRAPEFRUIT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:; 2 pkt (6-ounce) of Cream Cheese; 2 tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Grated Lemon Rind; 3/4 c. Powdered sugar (sifted); 6 dsh Yellow food coloring (up to 8); 1 can (1 lb) Grapefruit sections (well liquid removed)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. Sifted cake flour
3/4 c. Sugar
1 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 c. Water
1/4 c. Oil
3 x Large eggs (separated)
3 Tbsp. Grapefruit Juice
1/2 tsp Grated Lemon Rind
1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar GRAPEFRUIT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
2 pkt (6-ounce) of Cream Cheese
2 tsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Grated Lemon Rind
3/4 c. Powdered sugar (sifted)
6 dsh Yellow food coloring (up to 8)
1 can (1 lb) Grapefruit sections (well liquid removed)

1
Sift together flour, sugar, baking pwdr and salt into mixing bowl.
2
Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
3
Add in water, oil, egg yolks, grapefruit juice, and lemon rind.
4
Beat till smooth.
5
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar separately, till whites are stiff but not dry.
6
Gradually pour egg yolk mix over whites, folding gently with a rubber spatula till just blended.
7
Don't stir the mix.
8
Pour into an UNgreased pan.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 min, or possibly till cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger.
10
Invert pan on cake rack till cold.
11
Run Spatula around edge of cake.
12
Carefully remove from Pan.
13
With a serrated knife, gently cut layer in half.
14
Grapefruit Cream Cheese Frosting: Let cream cheese soften at room temperature.
15
Beat cheese till fluffy.
16
Add in lemon juice and rind.
17
Gradually blend in sugar.
18
Beat till well blended.
19
Add in food coloring.
20
Crush several grapefruit sections to measure 2 teaspoon Blend into frosting.
21
Spread frosting on bottom half of cake.
22
Top with several grapefruit sections.
23
Cover with second layer of cake.
24
Frost top and sides.
25
Garnish with remaining grapefuit sections.

1158

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. Sifted cake flour, 3/4 c. Sugar, 1 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr, 1/2 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, Brown Derby's Original Grapefruit Cake Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brown Derby's Original Grapefruit Cake Recipe

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