Grapefruits are so good right now! I have been eating at least one a day - sometimes two. This recipe is actually something I started thinking about over the summer, and I am happy I was so swamped I waited until now to get around to it.
I made a loaf to bring to a party, and a small loaf for us to eat at home! I recently found the cutest mini loaf pans, and this was a great time to use one:
Honestly, I did get a few looks at grapefruit cake, but even the skeptics loved it!
grapefruit pound cake
1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
⅓ cup cornmeal
¼ cup tapioca flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 sticks dairy free butter
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
⅓ cup fresh grapefruit juice
Combine flours and baking powder. Separately, cream earth balance + sugar. Add eggs + vanilla. Slowly add dry ingredients. Add grapefruit juice until just incorporated.
Pour into prepared loaf pans and bake @ 350 for 55 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes clean.
I squeezed juice of one more grapefruit, added to about ⅓ cup powdered sugar and poured as a glaze over the top.
Is anyone else having an insanely busy week?
thehungryscholar says
I am back, AHHHHH!
This looks good, really good. Like summer.
mangocheeks says
I love the idea. I am so sure my husband would love this, he loves his citrus and who knows, maybe even I will try this grapefruit cake.
Heather says
I would never have thought to add grapefruit to a pound cake - what a great idea!
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Christina (Dinner at Christina's) says
Oh my GAWSH!! I am a MUCH bigger fan of "fruity" desserts over sugary, frostingy, icingy, choclatey ones. This sounds so good to me - I love citrus! I bet it smells deliciuos too! I'm definitely going to be trying this with grapefruit and other citruses. I might even experiment with zests or slices on top for decoration. Also? Your mini loaf pans = socute! Thanks for sharing these w/ Friday Firsts!! Bookmarking!!!
Erica says
mmmm I have never baked with grapefruit before=brilliant! It has been a totally crazy week. I am ready for the weekend! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog 😉
TheSceneFromMe says
I love grapefruit too! Do you have that special knife made for grapefruit?
I've never had bread made with it though, I am sure I'd love it 🙂
spabettie says
I used to have one of those knives... with the ridges and bent a little, right?
The grapefruit I have been getting lately is SO flavorful, I am making this again this week! 😀
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
Yep, that's the knife.
I should make this ASAP 🙂
spabettie says
oh, Amy, you should!! it's beautiful... 🙂
Alina @ Duty Free Foodie says
That looks amazing! I love your photos, especially the first one.
spabettie says
thanks so much!!
Kris O'Connor @Krazy_Kris says
Wow! A grapefruit pound cake? You are BRILLIANT and very DARING! That is what I love about you - you are fearless & unapologetic - and, you make me think that I too could successfully tackle a grapefruit pound cake 😉
And - uh - your little dishes are ADORABLE! So lovely indeed.
Congratulations on being FoodPressed - you so deserve it!
xoxo
spabettie says
thank you, Kris!! I am still loving grapefruit right now, and I'm tackling this one again this week!! 🙂
freshandfoodie says
Grapefruit! What a great idea.
Vegangela says
I love grapefruit! This looks delish!!