Grapefruit Cake Recipe

Name: Grapefruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs, separated; 3 Tbsp grapefruit juice; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 tsp cream of tartar; Frosting:; 2 (6 oz) pkgs of cream cheese, room temperature; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 6-8 drops yellow food coloring; 1 1-lb can grapefruit sections, well drained

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, separated
3 Tbsp grapefruit juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Frosting:
2 (6 oz) pkgs of cream cheese, room temperature
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
6-8 drops yellow food coloring
1 1-lb can grapefruit sections, well drained

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Cake:
2
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add water, oil, egg yolks, grapefruit juice and lemon zest. Beat until smooth. Beat egg whites, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just blended. Do not stir the mixture. Pour into an ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger. Invert pan on cake rack until cool. Run spatula around edge of cake. Carefully remove from pan. With a serrated knife, gently cut layer in half.
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Frosting:
4
Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add lemon juice and zest. Gradually blend in sugar. Beat until well blended. Add food coloring. Crush several grapefruit sections to measure 2 tsp. Blend into frosting. Spread frosting on bottom half of cake. Top with several grapefruit sections. Cover with second layer of cake. Frost top and sides. Garnish with remaining grapefruit sections.

833

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 tsp 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.

Grapefruit Cake

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