3 Delicious Grapefruit Cake Recipes to Start the Grapefruit Season
Grapefruit season is here! At Winter Sweetz, we’re celebrating the start of a brand new season by peeling out some delectable segmentz and thinking about all the fantastic uses for these little bundles of sweetness. Top on the list: grapefruit cakes.
Whether in a loaf or in layers, grapefruit cakes are absolutely scrumptious. Today, we’re going to explore delicious grapefruit cake recipes that you and your loved ones can whip up and enjoy!
Key Takeaways
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You can try a classic Brown Derby Cake to get a taste of the most well-known baked grapefruit goodie.
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For health nuts, the Greek Yogurt grapefruit cake is a great recipe for you.
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Our whole wheat grapefruit cake will surprise you with sweet, tangy flavor.
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Last but not least, the grapefruit pound cake puts a citrus twist on a familiar favorite.
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For the best grapefruit cakes, you should use Texas Rio red grapefruits from Winter Sweetz, the sweetest, juiciest grapefruit around!
The Brown Derby Grapefruit Cake
This classic brown derby cake derives from the popular comfort food chain restaurant, The Brown Derby, and was a culinary staple in Los Angeles several decades ago. In total, you will need one Texas Rio red grapefruit for this recipe, with the prep time taking one hour and the recipe serving ten.
Here’s What You’ll Need for Your Cake
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½ Winter Sweetz grapefruit
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1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
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¾ cup of sugar
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3 eggs (separate yolks and whites)
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½ teaspoon of salt
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1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
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¼ cup of water
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½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
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½ teaspoon cream of tartar
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¼ cup of vegetable oil
For the Grapefruit Cream Cheese Icing
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½ Winter Sweetz grapefruit
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2 packages of cream cheese (each 6 oz)
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2 teaspoons of lemon juice
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1 teaspoon of lemon zest
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¾ cup of powdered sugar
Here’s What To Do
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Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
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Cut your grapefruit in half, separating one half into segments. Juice the other half, measuring out 3 tablespoons of fresh grapefruit juice.
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To start the cake, get a medium bowl for mixing. Add the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt for the cake through a sifter.
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Then make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil, grapefruit juice, egg yolks, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, add the cream of tartar and egg whites and beat until stiff.
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Next, gradually pour the first mixture over the egg whites and cream of tartar mixture. Fold gently with a spatula and do not stir.
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Pour batter into an ungreased pan.
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Bake cake at 350 for 30 minutes.
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Cut and serve your beautiful cake for a citrus delight.
Making Your Frosting
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Allow cream cheese to soften to room temperature and then beat until smooth.
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Add lemon juice and zest to the cream cheese
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Slowly blend in powdered sugar and mix until smoothly blended.
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Crush grapefruit sections and blend 2 teaspoons' worth into frosting.
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Spread frosting on the cake and garnish top and sides with grapefruit pieces.
A Healthy Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake
Looking to maintain a healthy figure during the fall season? We have a treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. The Greek yogurt gives this cake its delectably moist texture, with grapefruit zest and glaze adding tangy flavor without making your cake soggy. This recipe calls for two Rio red grapefruits, with an easy 45-minute prep, 30-minute cook time, and a hefty 12-person serving size.
Ingredients for the Cake
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1 Texas Rio red grapefruit
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1 ½ cups of flour
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons of baking powder
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1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
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¼ teaspoon of salt
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⅓ cup of sugar, stevia, or Splenda
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¼ cup of honey or agave nectar
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¼ cup of canola oil or coconut oil
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½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
What You’ll Need for the Glaze
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1 Texas Rio red grapefruit
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½ cup of powdered sugar
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Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Baking Your Cake
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a baking pan.
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Zest one grapefruit, measuring out 5 tablespoons of grated grapefruit zest. Cut in half and juice, saving 2 tablespoons to use in your glaze.
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Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, salt, and baking powder.
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In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients, including your zest, and mix.
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Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until smooth.
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Pour your cake batter into the prepared pan and bake in your preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
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For your second grapefruit, peel and cut into round, wheel-shaped slices.
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For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and the grapefruit juice until the desired consistency is reached. Once finished, drizzle the glaze on top of the cake.
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Within the first few minutes of pouring the glaze and before it hardens, garnish the cake with mint leaves and grapefruit wheels.
Whole Wheat Sweet Surprise Grapefruit Cake
This whole wheat and citrus cake will surprise you with its bright grapefruit flavor. The earthiness of the wheat sets a nice foundation that props up the sweetness of our Winter Sweetz grapefruit, sure to delight any foodies. If this cake sounds yummy to you, you’ll need 55 minutes for preparation, and the recipe serves 10.
You’ll Need These Ingredients
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1 Texas Rio red grapefruit
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2 cups of white whole-wheat flour
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½ teaspoon of salt
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2 teaspoons of baking powder
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½ cup of vegetable oil
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1 ½ cups of granulated sugar
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5 large egg yolks (with whites reserved)
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1/3 cup of water
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¼ teaspoon of cream of tartar
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5 large egg whites
The Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Mix together baking powder, salt, and flour in a bowl and set aside.
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Grate the peel of your grapefruit and set aside 1 tablespoon of grapefruit zest. Then, cut it in half and juice it, measuring out ¼ cup of fresh grapefruit juice.
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In a separate bowl, combine oil and egg yolks. Beat them at a low speed using a hand mixer. Then, slowly add sugar and once the mixture begins to thicken, add water and grapefruit juice. Beat for about 3 minutes on medium speed.
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Gently add the dry ingredient mixture and grapefruit zest and fold together with a spatula.
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In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until they get a foamy texture. Then, add the cream of tartar and keep beating on high until peaks begin to form.
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Slowly begin to fold the egg white mixture into the batter. Mix only until some traces of white are left. Make sure to not over-mix.
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Pour the finished batter into a baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
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After removing from the oven, let the cake cool for 10 minutes before taking it out of the pan to cool completely.
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Frost the cake and serve. You can garnish with edible flowers or fresh fruit for a real showstopper.
Fresh Grapefruit Pound Cake
Pound cake is a classic for a reason: this scrumptious and moist dessert is perfect for enjoying on its own or with fresh fruit or ice cream, with fresh grapefruit juice adding a tangy twist to make this dish truly unbeatable. In all, you will need two hours to make your cake, with the finished loaf cake serving 16.
What You’ll Need
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1 Winter Sweetz Texas Rio red grapefruit.
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Baking spray with flour
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2 cups of all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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⅝ teaspoon salt, divided
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1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons of butter, softened
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6 oz low-fat cream cheese
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup canola oil
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½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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½ cup 2% milk
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1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
Making Your Loaf Cake
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Preheat oven to 325 Fahrenheit.
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Coat a 10-inch loaf pan with the cooking spray.
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Grate the rind of your grapefruit, measuring out 2 tablespoons of grated grapefruit peel. Then, cut your grapefruit in half and juice it, measuring out ½ cup of fresh grapefruit juice.
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In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir well.
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In another large bowl, place the granulated sugar, butter, grated grapefruit peel, and cream cheese. Beat with a mixer at high speed. Mix until fluffy.
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Continue beating, adding eggs, one at a time. Then beat in oil, rind, and vanilla.
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Add flour mixture and milk into the batter, alternating between the two.
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Make sure to start and end with flour.
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Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Flip the cake and continue to cool it on the rack.
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Bring the grapefruit juice to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Cook until reduced to 3 tablespoons (about 4 minutes).
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Cool slightly, just enough for it to thicken.
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Stir in powdered sugar and leftover salt.
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Finally, drizzle your juice mixture over the cake.
Order Your Fresh Texas Grapefruit Today!
Whether you love grapefruit or you’ve never really been a fan, who can argue with a good cake? If you’re looking for other unexpected ways to use grapefruit, you’re in luck! There are endless flavor pairings and recipe options for you to choose from, with each being tastier than the last!
If you want your recipes to have the best grapefruit flavor, Winter Sweetz grapefruit are the way to go. Our new season is just getting underway, and you can order your very own box of fresh Texas Rio red grapefruit right to your door!