This fresh grapefruit cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with tangy grapefruit zest, juice, and segments, this cake is bursting with citrus flavor. The light and fluffy texture combined with a sweet grapefruit glaze make each bite a heavenly experience. It's a must-try recipe for all grapefruit lovers!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grapefruit segments, drained
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and grapefruit zest. Mix well.
- Add the vegetable oil, eggs, grapefruit juice, buttermilk, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Beat until all the ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in the grapefruit segments into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, prepare the grapefruit glaze. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and grapefruit juice. Stir until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a serving plate.
- Drizzle the grapefruit glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
