Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Easy Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake, a delightful treat that brightens any occasion. This light and moist cake, infused with fresh grapefruit juice and zest, is versatile enough to be enjoyed as a refreshing breakfast or an elegant dessert. With its dairy-free and nut-free ingredients, it caters to various dietary needs while maintaining a deliciously rich taste. Perfect for brunches or cozy gatherings, this cake pairs wonderfully with herbal tea or yogurt. Embrace the citrusy goodness of this recipe that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons grapefruit zest
- 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mild olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Zest and juice the grapefruits; whisk together juice and olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and grapefruit zest.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy, then mix in sugar and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the egg mixture alternately with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before inverting onto a platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (86g)
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 109mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 56mg