Grapefruit Cake Recipe

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Grapefruit Cake
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Directions:

  1. Zest 1 grapefruit to make 2 teaspoons zest; set aside. Peel and segment grapefruits; set aside. Squeeze juice from remaining pulp, reserving 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp.; set aside.
  2. Heat oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 9 x 13 baking dish; set aside. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Into a large bowl, beat remaining butter and sugar with a handheld mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved juice, milk, and vanilla; stir. Add flour mixture; stir until combined. Line bottom of pan with half the reserved grapefruit; add batter; smooth top with a spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 40–45 minutes; let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat reserved zest, remaining juice, and cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup at a time; beat until smooth. Spread frosting over cake; top with the remaining grapefruit segments. Chill.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 643.96 Kcal (2696 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.19g 37%
Cholesterol 96.41mg 32%
Sodium 319.02mg 13%
Potassium 333.35mg 7%
Total Carbs 101.58g 34%
Sugars 67.57g 270%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 5%
Protein 7.16g 14%
Vitamin C 22.8mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 131.4mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 269.51 Kcal (1128 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.12g 37%
Cholesterol 40.35mg 32%
Sodium 133.51mg 13%
Potassium 139.51mg 7%
Total Carbs 42.51g 34%
Sugars 28.28g 270%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 5%
Protein 3g 14%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 15%
Calcium 55mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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