One-Pot Wonders
Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake with a Hint of Mint
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58 Reviews
Isabelle M.
December 14, 2016
Absolutely delicious! I made sure I took the time to follow each step correctly rather than "winging it" as I often do to save time. The cake came out light and so fluffy - the texture is just incredible. The icing is refreshing and works very well with the cake. The flavour of the cake itself is quite subtil so it's well complimented by the icing. I might just go ahead and make it again next week!
Note: I used rice bran oil as I didn't have canola oil. I also didn't have cream of tartar so I google it and replaced it with freshly squeeze lemon juice at a ratio of 2:1.
Note: I used rice bran oil as I didn't have canola oil. I also didn't have cream of tartar so I google it and replaced it with freshly squeeze lemon juice at a ratio of 2:1.
jennyk
August 3, 2014
Made the cake yesterday as our tree is just bursting with fruit. I have to say one of the nicest cakes I've ever had. Eggs were from our chooks so it had a lovely yellow colour and mint from the garden. :) so fluffy
njlioness
April 7, 2014
Just came across your recipe, I adore grapefruit anything! Do you think olive oil could be substituted for the canola oil? Perhaps a lighter grade would not impart any flavor?
ElisaLouk
September 21, 2012
Made this last night and it was GREAT. The eggs folded in make the cake so unbelievably moist and bouncy :-) Love the hint of grapefruit. I think I will add a little more juice next time for a stronger hint.
Kitchen B.
March 27, 2012
Took half the cake into the office - it was a HIT. Perfect texture, special frosting. Will definitely be making this again. and soon. Thank you
Kitchen B.
March 25, 2012
Just made this - delicious. Used a combo of orange and lemon juice as I didn't have any grapefruit. About to make the frosting! Thank you for a great and easy recipe!
BTW, I didn't have cream of tartar so I added about two teaspoons of lemon juice to the egg whites before beating them. I also started the process with (Step 4) whipping the egg whites and then mixing the flour and other liquids together.
It wasn'teasy to get my cake out of the bundt but in the end, it was ok, save for one broken bit which i eagerly ate up. Thank you,
BTW, I didn't have cream of tartar so I added about two teaspoons of lemon juice to the egg whites before beating them. I also started the process with (Step 4) whipping the egg whites and then mixing the flour and other liquids together.
It wasn'teasy to get my cake out of the bundt but in the end, it was ok, save for one broken bit which i eagerly ate up. Thank you,
Hark
March 17, 2012
Refreshing; really light grapefruit flavor. I was worried when I saw how much batter it made, and when it expanded so much in the oven, but it compressed down to normal size once I let it rest on the cooling rack for a while. I also had to use much more than 1 tbsp of grapefruit juice to make the icing pourable. Great recipe.
gingerroot
March 10, 2012
Hi nannydeb, I've been meaning to let you know I made this for an all day party and we enjoyed it for breakfast!! It is such a lovely cake. I did not have lemon so subbed lime and grapefruit zest and it was delicious. Thank you for the recipe!
cheese1227
February 5, 2012
I love this picture and I am sure I woudl love this cake. It is the same color as the walls in my kitchen!
kaupilimakoa
February 2, 2012
congrats! that was an awesome cake. Sophie can't wait to make one at home!
hardlikearmour
January 31, 2012
This cake has a lovely crumb, and is delicately grapefruit flavored. The mint icing is a perfect complement to it, too! Thanks, nannydeb!
Lucy M.
January 29, 2012
Just baked this cake - it's beautiful and smells soooo good! No mint in the garden, but I candied the grapefruit peels for a garnish.
Lucy M.
January 30, 2012
I took the cake to work & it got rave reviews. No mint in the glaze, but no one missed it. It's a lovely, tender cake with a light citrus flavor.
aargersi
January 29, 2012
We had this today at out post race potluck - it is fantastic! Me, Hardlikearmor, Nannydeb, Arielleclementine, Helenthenanny, Kaupilimakoa, Mr L, TiminA, and Bethy, and Sophie and Henry The Great!!! all agree - DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEElicious!!! (oh and Ginger too!!)
culture_connoisseur
January 29, 2012
I LOVE the addition of the mint! Will definitely be making this soon!
SavoryinSTL
January 28, 2012
Was looking for something to take to a potluck tonight...love food52 and there was your beautiful cake just waiting for me. It's in the oven right now. Had everything on hand except for the mint (um, sort of crucial!) but I made candied grapefruit peel at Christmas and have that. My plan: finely cut the candied grapefruit peel and sprinkle on top of glaze. Thanks nannydeb!
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