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!

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