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Fresh Grapefruit Cake

SUBMITTED BY: REDLASS46

"When citrus is at its peak flavor this time of year, in Florida it's time to pull out this recipe. the tangy fruit adds a refreshing flavor to each bite."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 2 - 9 inch round pans

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (9 inch) pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and grapefruit zest. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the grapefruit juice and milk. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2003 by BETHDELANEY
This is not good. TASTELESS! It doesn't taste like grapefruit at all! It might better be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by kerrykerry
A really good way to use up grapefruit. I added some extra juice and rind after reading the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2007 by Laughing
The cake was good, although I agree with the other reviewer, it was kind of bland. It... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Fresh Grapefruit Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 269

  • Total Fat: 8.8g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg
  • Sodium: 204mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 3.5g

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