Fresh Grapefruit Cake

Name: Fresh Grapefruit Cake
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 cups cake flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large egg whites; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice; 1 tablespoon grated grapefruit zest; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

17 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon grated grapefruit zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in zest and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with grapefruit juice. Beat just until combined. Stir in milk.
2

Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3

For frosting, combine the sugar, egg whites, corn syrup and salt in a large heavy saucepan over low heat or double boiler over simmering water. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes.
4

Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand bowl; gradually add the grapefruit juice, zest and vanilla. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Spread between layers and frost entire cake.