About
The challenge with grapefruit is how to make its intense sour flavor more appealing. Grapefruit Cake decides that the best way to do so is by making a one-of-a-kind dessert! The tender, moist cake is tangy and sweet, balancing out the unique citrus flavor of the grapefruit. Drizzled on top is a glaze bursting with even more grapefruit taste and adding to the majesty of this magical treat. Grapefruit Cake is a summertime sensation you'll want to make all year round!
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons grapefruit zest
- 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- For the glaze and topping:
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons grapefruit juice, plus more, to taste
- grapefruit wheels, optional, to taste
- fresh mint leaves, optional, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Spray a 9-inch round baking pan with cooking spray.
Step 3 -In a bowl, whisk together the flour, the baking powder, and the salt.
Step 4 -In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, the yogurt, the sugar, the grapefruit zest, the agave, the vanilla, and the oil.
Step 5 -Gradually stir the flour mixture into the yogurt mixture until just combined.
Step 6 -Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Step 7 -Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 8 -Allow the cake to cool.
Step 9 -Mix the confectioners' sugar with 2 teaspoons of the grapefruit juice, adding the extra juice, a little at a time, to reach the desired consistency; it should be pourable but not watery.
Step 10 -Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake, allowing some of it to flow over the sides.
Step 11 -Top the cake with the grapefruit wheels and mint leaves and serve.
