Zesty Grapefruit Yogurt Cake: A Slice of Sunshine
Zesty Grapefruit Yogurt Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of sunshine in every bite. This moist and fragrant cake combines the tangy flavors of fresh grapefruit with creamy Greek yogurt, making it perfect for brunch or family gatherings. With its tender crumb and refreshing taste, this cake not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also creates lasting memories around the table. Serve it with fresh berries or a dollop of coconut whipped cream for an elevated treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (room temperature)
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice (preferably from 1 grapefruit)
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine yogurt, grapefruit juice, zest, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg