Grapefruit Cake Recipe

Name: Grapefruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pink grapefruit; 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups cake flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 lb cream cheese, softened; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

3 pink grapefruit
2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 lb cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

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["Zest 1 grapefruit to make 2 teaspoons zest; set aside. Peel and segment grapefruits; set aside. Squeeze juice from remaining pulp, reserving 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp.; set aside.", "Heat oven to 350u00b0. Butter and flour a 9"" x 13"" baking dish; set aside. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Into a large bowl, beat remaining butter and sugar with a handheld mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved juice, milk, and vanilla; stir. Add flour mixture; stir until combined. Line bottom of pan with half the reserved grapefruit; add batter; smooth top with a spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 40-45 minutes; let cool.", "In a large bowl, beat reserved zest, remaining juice, and cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup at a time; beat until smooth. Spread frosting over cake; top with the remaining grapefruit segments. Chill."]

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kcal

Calories

Fat

304

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pink grapefruit, 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 cups cake flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Grapefruit Cake 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.

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