Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake: An Incredible Ultimate Citrus Delight. This light and fluffy cake combines the zesty flavors of grapefruit juice and zest with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, enjoying afternoon tea, or simply treating yourself at home, this cake is sure to impress with its vibrant aroma and unique taste. Easy to prepare and beautifully versatile, it can be served plain or dressed up with a light glaze or whipped cream. Elevate your dessert game with this citrus sensation that embodies freshness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
- Add grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg