Grapefruit Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Grapefruit Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 grapefruit slices; 2 orange slices; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 cups cake flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup white grapefruit juice; 2 packages (8 ounces each) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 8 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 grapefruit slices
2 orange slices
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup white grapefruit juice
2 packages (8 ounces each) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Place grapefruit and orange slices on a greased and foil-lined
2
. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 170u00b0 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.
3
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.
4
Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 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.
5
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, citrus zests and vanilla; beat until smooth.
6
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with citrus slices.

2863

kcal

Calories

Fat

525

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 grapefruit slices, 2 orange slices, 1 teaspoon sugar, 3/4 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Grapefruit Layer 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 Layer Cake

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