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Recipe 623ecdc52c

Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake

This bright and zesty loaf cake is infused with fresh grapefruit juice and zest, studded with crunchy poppy seeds, and finished with a tangy grapefruit glaze. It's moist, flavorful, and perfect for brunch, tea time, or a sunny afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in Greek yogurt or sour cream, grapefruit juice, grapefruit zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 2–3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and sprinkle with extra zest if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g
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