Sublime Grapefruit Yogurt Pound Cake Recipe

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Sublime Grapefruit Yogurt Pound Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan (standard size).
  2. Line the bottom of the pan with with parchment paper.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into 1 bowl.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 cup sugar, the eggs, grapefruit zest, and vanilla.
  5. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold the vegetable oil into the batter, making sure it’s all incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare a simple syrup by cooking the 1/3 cup grapefruit juice and remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a small pan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside.
  9. When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  10. Carefully turn out onto a baking rack over a sheet pan, making sure the cake is turned right side up.
  11. While the cake is still warm, pour the grapefruit-sugar mixture over the cake and allow it to soak inches Cool completely.
  12. If using the optional glaze, combine the 1 cup confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice and pour over the cooled cake.
  13. To serve; top slices with strawberries and mint, if you like, or anything else you can conjure up.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 448.35 Kcal (1877 kJ)
Calories from fat 149.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.65g 26%
Cholesterol 73.73mg 25%
Sodium 175.67mg 7%
Potassium 248.81mg 5%
Total Carbs 70.94g 24%
Sugars 50.1g 200%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 3%
Protein 5.84g 12%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 106.7mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 295.29 Kcal (1236 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.97g 26%
Cholesterol 48.56mg 25%
Sodium 115.7mg 7%
Potassium 163.87mg 5%
Total Carbs 46.72g 24%
Sugars 33g 200%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 3%
Protein 3.85g 12%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 70.3mg 11%

* 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

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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