We’ve all heard of the traditional lemon and poppy seed combination, but this Grapefruit–Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Yogurt Glaze takes it up a notch. I love any citrus flavored cakes so this loaf cake is a real winner in my book. This is a simple recipe which you can bake up for morning coffee or afternoon tea!
It’s simple to make too – start by mixing the dry ingredients together. Combine the grapefruit zest with the granulated sugar before mixing in eggs, oil, and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and yogurt to the wet ingredients to make a cake batter. Place the batter in a loaf tin and bake it. Drizzle over a yogurt glaze and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
To make Grapefruit–Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Yogurt Glaze, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf tin with baking paper and lightly coat it with nonstick spray.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt until fully combined.
In a large baking bowl, work the grapefruit zest into the granulated sugar using your fingers until the sugar starts to clump and mixture is fragrant.
Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla. Beat well using an electric mixer for about 4 minutes on high speed, until the mixture is light and thick.
Turn the speed down to low. Mix in half of the dry ingredients until fully incorporated. Add ¾ cup of yogurt before mixing in the remaining dry ingredients.
Add 5 tablespoons of the grapefruit juice and poppy seeds. Place the cake batter in the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until the loaf has risen and is golden on top. When it is cooked an inserted toothpick should come out clean.
Place the pan on a wire rack. Using a skewer or toothpick, poke holes in the top of cake and drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of grapefruit juice over top. Leave the loaf to sit for about 15 minutes before running a knife around the sides to loosen it. Lift the cake out of the pan and place it on the wire rack. Remove the parchment and leave to cool completely.
Whisk the powdered sugar, yogurt, water, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until you have a smooth glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over the loaf cake and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Leave the cake to sit for about 30 minutes until glaze sets.
Serve thick slices with a cup of your favorite tea or coffee.
This Grapefruit–Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Yogurt Glaze recipe is so delicious - it’s super moist with a zesty citrus zing. Try it soon and make sure you tag all your baking posts with #cookmerecipes.
Delicious! Made this for my family on a Sunday morning. Everyone loved the fresh grapefruit flavor, and it was so easy to make. I’m always on the lookout for unique recipes, and this one did not disappoint. My kids even asked for seconds, which is rare. Will definitely bake it again.
I recently baked the Grapefruit-Poppy Seed Loaf Cake and it was superb. Each slice was moist and flavorful. I surprised my friends with it during brunch, and everyone loved it! It's easy to make and added a vibrant twist to our morning coffee.
Superb! My kids loved making this cake together, it became our special Sunday treat. The grapefruit flavor was refreshing and made our mornings brighter!
Fabulous morning treat
Delicious! I made this for a friends brunch and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the fresh flavor of grapefruit.
Simply divine loaf
I tried the Grapefruit–Poppy Seed Loaf Cake and it was just great. I usually stick to lemon flavors, but this gave me the perfect citrus twist. I brought it to a friend's brunch and it disappeared quickly.
Yo, this Grapefruit–Poppy Seed Loaf Cake is fire! Baked it for a family brunch, and everyone was blown away! Super easy and delish!
Yummm! This grapefruit-poppy seed loaf hit just right. I made it for a friends' brunch and it was a hit! The glaze is a game-changer. Grapefruit flavor is super refreshing. Def gonna bake this again for my family. Best recipe ever!
Wow
Baking this grapefruit poppy seed loaf was a delight. It reminded me of my grandma's kitchen! Love the flavor
Yo, this Grapefruit-Poppy Seed Loaf Cake is totally the bomb! Made it for brunch last weekend and my fam went nuts over it. I love citrus stuff, so this was a hit for me. super easy to whip up while sipping coffee. The glaze was the cherry on top. Will def make it again soon.
Amazing! I baked this for my kids' brunch, and they all loved it. The grapefruit flavor is so refreshing, and the glaze adds the perfect touch. Will definitely make again!
Superb! Baked this for my hubby's birthday, he loved it. So zesty and refreshing!
Delicious!
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