Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grapefruit juice
- 1 zest of grapefruit
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with a citrus glaze made from powdered sugar and grapefruit juice, or serve with fresh whipped cream and grapefruit slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg