Grapefruit Cake
Serving : 6-8
Size Per
Serving : 120g
Calories : 373
Ingredients:
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1 cup flour
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup peanut oil or canola oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest
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1/3 cup grapefruit juice
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3 egg yolks
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4 egg whites
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Grapefruit Frosting:
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2 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest
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1-2 teaspoon grapefruit juice
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup sifted powdered sugar, more as needed for desired consistency
Directions:
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In a medium bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Make a well in the center.
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Add oil, grapefruit zest, juice, and egg yolks.
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Beat until smooth with an electric mixer.
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Wash beaters thoroughly with soap and hot water to remove all oil!
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In a large bowl, whip egg whites until frothy, add cream of tartar, and
beat until very stiff peaks form.
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Gradually pour flour mixture into egg whites, folding in gently.
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Pour into a ungreased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan.
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Bake in a 350 degree F for 25-30 minutes, until it tests done with a
toothpick.
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Invert over a wire rack, and cool in pan.
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Combine all frosting ingredients, and spread over top of cake.
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