Description
A delightful twist on classic flavors, this vibrant cake pairs sweet grapefruit with nutty poppy seeds, perfect for brunches and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Mix in the grapefruit juice and zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with Greek yogurt, until just mixed.
- Fold in the poppy seeds gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For individuals with diabetes, consider using natural sweeteners like Stevia, Monk Fruit or Allulose instead of sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg