Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

Beautiful and Moist Grapefruit Loaf Cake

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 1h
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (38 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the Grapefruit Glaze:

Nutritional Information

311
Calories
13g
Fat
43.9g
Carbohydrate
5.9g
Protein
57mg
Cholesterol
145mg
Sodium
Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

Recipe Description

I love everything with grapefruit and this Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake tastes as beautiful as it looks. My kitchen trick to baking a cake that turns out extra moist and creamy is by adding Greek yogurt to the recipe. If you have pink grapefruit at your local supermarket and they’re in season then this is the perfect recipe to experiment with. Simple steps for a smooth baking experience! 

To make Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

    In a large bowl, whisk 1½ cups flour, 1½ tsp baking powder and ½ tsp salt together until combined.

  3. 3

    Whisk eggs

    3 min
    Step 3 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

    In a clean bowl, beat 3 large eggs together.

  4. 4

    Add wet ingredients

    3 min
    Step 4 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

    Add ¾ cup Greek yogurt, 1 packed cup of brown sugar, ½ cup oil of your choice, ¼ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, 1½ tablespoon grapefruit zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.

  5. 5

    Combine wet and dry ingredients

    3 min
    Step 5 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

    Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and whisk until just combined and do not over mix.

  6. 6

    Bake

    45 min
    Step 6 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt CakeStep 6 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt CakeStep 6 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

    Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth over the top. Bake in preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  7. 7

    Prepare glaze

    4 min
    Step 7 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt CakeStep 7 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Drizzle prepared glaze over the completely cooled cake.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

    Slice, serve and enjoy!

  9. 9

    Store

    Step 9 - Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

    Store at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days, if there are any leftovers!

Once you’ve tried this Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake you’ll never look back! This really is a cake that everyone will love. Take some pics of your final product and post them online. Tag #cookmerecipes for us to see!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (38 reviews)
Iggy
May 10, 2025
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I made this Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake for my family's weekend brunch and it was a hit. The yogurt kept it so moist, and the flavor was refreshing. My kids even loved it, which is a huge win in my book. Will definitely make again.

Laura
February 26, 2025
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So simple yet delicious. I baked this cake for my anniversary – the family loved it.

Pete
January 8, 2025
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I'm a big fan of grapefruit and this cake is simply great. My wife and I made it for our anniversary and it was a hit.

Diana
April 24, 2024
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This cake was a hit at my family gathering. The grapefruit flavor is refreshing and the yogurt made it so moist.

Emily Johnson
March 18, 2024
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This cake rocks! Made it for my friends last weekend, and they all loved it. Grapefruit adds such a fresh twist, and the yogurt keeps it super moist. Def a go-to recipe now!

Brittany
January 13, 2024
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and it was a huge hit. The grapefruit flavor really shines through, making it refreshingly delicious.

Jessica
October 15, 2023
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This Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake is a total game changer. Easy to make, we had it for brunch last Sunday and it was a hit with my friends. Love it.

Ian
October 10, 2023
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Man, this Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake is a game changer! I made it for my wife's birthday, and it was a hit with the kids too. Super easy to whip up and the flavor is on point. Grab those pink grapefruits while they’re fresh, you won’t regret it!

Xandra Smith
October 3, 2023
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Absolutely loved it! The grapefruit flavor combined with the creamy yogurt made this cake perfect for my friend's birthday. I was apprehensive, but my guests raved about it! I'll definitely make it again for my next gathering.

Alessia
September 14, 2023
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my friends and they loved it. The flavor of grapefruit with Greek yogurt is so fresh and delightful! Can't wait to bake it again.

Xandra
September 1, 2023
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OMG, this Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake is a total game changer! I tried it for my girls' night and everyone went nuts over it. The Greek yogurt makes it so creamy and delish, plus it was super easy to whip up. Can't get enough of that grapefruit zing!

Gigi89
March 1, 2023
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday. It was super easy and everyone loved it!

Ellie
February 9, 2023
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I just baked this Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake and wow, it's a total hit! The mix of grapefruit with yogurt keeps it so moist. I made it for my hubby's bday, and he loved it. Simple to whip up, and the kids even helped with the frosting. This one’s deff going in the regular rotation.

Olivia
November 10, 2021
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Ce gâteau au yaourt grec et pamplemousse est une véritable source de bonheur dans ma cuisine. J’adore la combinaison de saveurs, surtout avec les pamplemousses roses de ma région. La recette est facile à suivre et le resultat est un gâteau moelleux et délicieux. Parfait pour un goûter entre amis.

Ursula Thompson
September 11, 2021
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I am soooo proud of how my Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake turned out! The pink grapefruit added such a lovely touch. My husband said it was the best cake I've ever made, and he's had a few in his lifetime. Thanks for the simple recipe, it made my day!

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