Description
Discover the delight of baking with this Grapefruit Yogurt Cake recipe, a zesty twist on the classic French yogurt cake. Infused with the refreshing tang of grapefruit and the exotic aroma of Fiori di Sicilia, this moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s a testament to the joy of simple ingredients transforming into something magical.
Ingredients
Scale
CAKE:
- 1–1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (230 grams) plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 cup (200 grams) plus 1 tablespoon (13 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 large grapefruit
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia, optional
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
GRAPEFRUIT SYRUP:
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon (13 grams) granulated sugar
GLAZE:
- 1 cup (114 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- Grapefruit segments, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and grease again.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. In another mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt, 1 cup granulated sugar, eggs, grapefruit zest, and vanilla and Fiori di Sicilia extracts together until fully combined. Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable oil into the batter until completely incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, combine the 1/3 cup grapefruit juice and reserved 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside to cool.
- When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then pour the grapefruit syrup slowly over the warm cake. Let the syrup soak in for 5 additional minutes. Transfer the cake to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Allow to cool completely.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar and grapefruit juice and whisk to completely combine. The glaze should be thick yet pourable (add more juice or sugar to achieve this consistency, if necessary). Pour over the cooled cake. Serve with grapefruit segments, if desired.
Notes
Inspiration: Grapefruit Yogurt Cake on smittenkitchen.com
- Category: Cakes