Grapefruit Sour Cream Cake
Grapefruit Sour Cream Cake is a moist, tender citrus cake bursting with fresh grapefruit flavor and balanced with rich sour cream. This Grapefruit Sour Cream Cake is perfect for those who love a slightly tangy, not overly sweet dessert with a soft, delicate crumb.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If using glaze, mix powdered sugar with grapefruit juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Use fresh grapefruit juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.Sour cream ensures a moist, rich texture.Add poppy seeds or white chocolate chips for variation.You can substitute plain full-fat yogurt for sour cream if needed.Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/grapefruit-sour-cream-cake/
