Description
Zesty Grapefruit Yogurt Cake is a delightful treat that brings a burst of citrus flavor to your dessert table. With its light, fluffy texture and creamy yogurt base, this cake perfectly balances tangy grapefruit with a hint of sweetness. Whether you serve it at brunch or as an afternoon snack, every slice is a refreshing reminder of sunny days and good company. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, this cake will quickly become your go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the yogurt, eggs, grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg