Description
Zesty Grapefruit Yogurt Cake is a delightful, sun-kissed treat that brightens any occasion. This easy-to-make cake combines the tangy flavor of fresh grapefruit with creamy yogurt, resulting in a moist and fluffy dessert that’s perfect for brunches or casual gatherings. Its vibrant aroma fills the kitchen and invites everyone to indulge in a slice of happiness. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with whipped cream, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt (thick)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine yogurt, sugar, melted butter, eggs, grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg