Description
A moist and flavorful grapefruit citrus pound cake that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh grapefruit juice
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract, grapefruit juice, and grapefruit zest until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and grapefruit juice until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the citrus glaze over the top.
- Slice the cake and serve it on a simple white plate.
Notes
- For a more intense grapefruit flavor, consider adding grapefruit zest to the glaze.
- This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Grapefruit Citrus Pound Cake