Description
Grapefruit Yogurt Cake is a refreshing dessert that beautifully marries the tartness of fresh grapefruit with the creamy richness of Greek yogurt. This moist cake is not only easy to make but also perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a casual brunch or a festive celebration. With its vibrant citrus flavor and impressive presentation, this cake will surely become a favorite among friends and family. Enjoy it plain, topped with whipped cream, or paired with fresh berries for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ⅓ cups sugar (divided)
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons grapefruit zest
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan with baking spray.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, 1 cup sugar, eggs, grapefruit zest, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just incorporated. Fold in vegetable oil gently.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
- While baking, create a grapefruit syrup by heating remaining sugar with grapefruit juice until dissolved.
- Allow cake to cool briefly before soaking it with syrup, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Citrus
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg