Grapefruit Loaf Cake Recipe
Make Grapefruit Loaf Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Glaze
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Incorporate Wet Ingredients
Stir in the grapefruit juice, grapefruit zest, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking
- 7
Pour into Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
- 10
Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and grapefruit juice until smooth.
- 11
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top of the loaf and let it set.
