I hope that everyone had a good weekend. We had a gorgeous Saturday, followed by a cold and windy Sunday. We thought about going up to the mountains, but with the weather decided to stay home. It was good to be able to get some stuff around the house done that has been over looked, because we had guests the last two weekends. The birthday boy suggested we watch a movie and have popcorn on Sunday afternoon. The movie he picked…..Michael Jackson’s This is It. The kid is a huge Michael Jackson fan. Plus with hockey playoffs being on pretty much 24/7 (at least it seems that way to me), our weekend was full.
I have done more this spring with citrus, than I think I have ever done before. I have done Lemon Bars, Lemony Greek Easter Cookies, Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes, and I made our favorite Key Lime Pie for Easter dessert. I might have a problem, hopefully this isn’t a problem for you. I did make an over the top brownie the other day that is coming soon, so there is still chocolate coming! I just love how light and bright citrus desserts are in the spring.
Last week I ended up with a grapefruit in the house. We aren’t fans of just eating grapefruit, so I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it. I almost just tossed it right away, but for some reason, I held on to it. I am so glad I did too, because this cake was so good. It was moist, sweet, a little bit tart, with just a hint of grapefruit. I may not enjoy grapefruit on its own, but I loved it in this cake. The glaze is a simple combination of powdered sugar and a little grapefruit juice. You could totally omit this from the cake, but I am not sure why you would!
Grapefruit Yogurt Cake with Grapefruit Glaze
Perfectly sweet and slightly tart for spring.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- Zest from 1 grapefruit
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, , melted (or vegetable oil)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
Glaze
- 2 Tbls freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- Approx 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl mix together yogurt, sugar, eggs, zest, vanilla, coconut oil and grapefruit juice. Slowly add flour mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Pour into prepared pan, and bake for 45-50 minutes; until a tester comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- To prepare glaze mix together juice and sugar until desired consistency. Add more sugar if necessary.
- Once the cake has cooled, remove from pan, and top with glaze.
Notes
Adapted from Ina Garten
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 346Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 57mgSodium 252mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 1gSugar 34gProtein 5g
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amanda @ fake ginger says
Mmm grapefruit! One of my favorites! I need this cake. Immediately.
Nutmeg Nanny says
This cake looks fantastic! Grapefruit is my favorite citrus so I know I would love this cake!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
Grapefruit? Totally fabulous, Darling. I love cake with yogurt in it, but having grapefruit as the citrus driver—very very nice. It’s a cheery looking loaf also. I don’t know why seeing grapefruit makes me feel springy, but it does. And that’s a good feeling.
Mary says
Sounds like a great birthday weekend. What a great idea to use grapefruit in this delicious cake – delicious!
Mary
Dixie says
My thoughts were I adore the lemon cake slices at Starbucks
and love grapefruit so why not…….
OMG this is divine, although have to tell you I only zested 1/2 the grapefruit
turned out SCRUMPT DIDLY UMPTIOUS
Erin S says
So glad you liked it Dixie! It is one of my favorite non-chocolate desserts too!
Dixie says
Sumptuous that’s all I can say
only zested 1/2 the grapefruit
IN LOVE
Better than Starbucks Lemon Loaf