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Delicious Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake for Bright Mornings Recipe

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This delicious Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake combines bright citrus flavors with a moist, tender crumb, perfect for brightening your mornings or special gatherings.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 large Large eggs
  • 0.5 cups Grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon Grapefruit zest
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Extra grapefruit juice (to thin glaze)

Instructions

  1. How to Make Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds until well-blended.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  5. Add Flavorings Add the grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla extract to your egg mixture. Stir until smooth.
  6. Combine Mixtures Combine the dry ingredients gradually with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
  7. Prepare to Bake Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool Cool the cake in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Glaze or Serve Frost the cake with a light glaze made from powdered sugar and grapefruit juice if desired, or serve plain.

Notes

  • Cool the cake in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to ensure it holds together.
  • You can choose to frost the cake with a light grapefruit glaze or serve it plain for a more subtle sweetness.

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