Ruby Grapefruit Tea Cake

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Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 None eggs
  • 1 None ruby grapefruit, peel grated
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 3/4 cup ruby grapefruit juice
  • None None Candied grapefruit peel, to garnish (optional)
  • None None FOR THE GRAPEFRUIT ICING
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch ring pan or Bundt pan.
  2. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add grapefruit peel. Fold in flour and grapefruit juice alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 30-35 mins, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
  4. For the icing, mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Spread over cake. Garnish with candied grapefruit peel, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

687 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 32.8g 42% DV
Carbs 93.1g 34% DV
Fiber 2.4g 8% DV
Sugar 38.1g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 152.8mg 7% DV
Potassium 329.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 139.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 33.8mg 38% DV
Calcium 76.8mg 6% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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