Description
This Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake recipe offers a bright, zesty flavor with a moist texture, perfect for any occasion. It’s a quick and easy treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Grapefruit Juice
- 1 tablespoon Grapefruit Zest
- 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- For Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Grapefruit Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing it with unsalted butter and dusting with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Slowly pour in grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optionally glaze the cooled cake with a mixture of powdered sugar and grapefruit juice.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better texture.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Check for doneness a few minutes early to prevent overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg