Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake: An Incredible Ultimate Citrus Delight. This light and zesty dessert combines the vibrant flavors of grapefruit with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds, creating a unique treat for any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or a sweet afternoon snack, this cake will impress your guests with its eye-catching appearance and delightful flavor profile. Serve it plain or with a light glaze for an extra touch of sweetness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Add the grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg