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Grapefruit Citrus Cake

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert Southern
Grapefruit Citrus Cake
Ingredients
  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to its highest temperature setting, which is 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, take a pastry brush and apply a thin layer of oil to two 9-inch round cake pans.
3
To ensure the cakes release easily, lightly dust the inside of each pan with flour.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
5
Now, place the flour mixture in a medium-sized bowl and set it aside for now.
6
Using an electric mixer, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of softened butter in a large bowl until they reach a light and fluffy consistency.
7
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing them in thoroughly after each addition to avoid any lumps.
8
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of grapefruit zest to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
9
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of grapefruit juice.
10
After each addition, mix the batter briefly to avoid overmixing.
11
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pans and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.