Grapefruit and poppy seeds come together in this recipe to create a delightful dessert that is both flavorful and refreshing. The grapefruit adds a burst of citrusy sweetness, while the poppy seeds add a nutty crunch. The result is a torte that is perfect for any occasion, whether it is a special dinner party or a casual gathering with friends.
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POPPY SEED GRAPEFRUIT TORTE
Fresh flavors and an appealing look enliven this dessert.
Categories grapefruit torte cake poppy seed white chocolate mousse cakes
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper, and coat parchment. Set aside.
- Put butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and the zest into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in Campari and salt. Mix in egg yolks, 1 at a time, until creamy, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Stir flour, poppy seeds, and raisins in a medium bowl. Stir into butter mixture.
- Put egg whites and remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar into the clean bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until stiff but not dry peaks form. Fold into flour mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan, and smooth top with an offset spatula.
- Bake until cake is deep golden brown and is pulling away from sides of pan, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Remove sides of pan; invert to remove bottom of pan and parchment. Reinvert onto rack; let cool completely (cake will sink slightly in the middle).
- Using a long, sharp knife, cut cake horizontally into 3 equal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving platter. Top with half of the zest-flavored mousse. Arrange half of the grapefruit segments in a single layer on top. Top with another cake layer, and repeat layering with remaining zest-flavored mousse and grapefruit segments. Top with final cake layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
- Spread a thin coat of plain mousse on top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Spread another coat of mousse on sides until smooth and opaque. Transfer remaining mousse to a pastry bag fitted with a large petal tip (such as Ateco #180); pipe waves in concentric circles on top of cake. If mousse becomes too soft, refrigerate about 30 minutes, then stir until smooth. Sprinkle cake top with poppy seeds. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.
POPPY SEED GRAPEFRUIT TORTE
Fresh flavors and an appealing look enliven this dessert. Dense Campari-infused cake is punctuated with golden raisins and jewel-like grapefruit segments; ribbons of white chocolate mousse topped with a confetti of poppy seeds add a celebratory note.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper, and coat parchment. Set aside.
- Put butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and the zest into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in Campari and salt. Mix in egg yolks, 1 at a time, until creamy, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Stir flour, poppy seeds, and raisins in a medium bowl. Stir into butter mixture.
- Put egg whites and remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar into the clean bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until stiff but not dry peaks form. Fold into flour mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan, and smooth top with an offset spatula.
- Bake until cake is deep golden brown and is pulling away from sides of pan, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Remove sides of pan; invert to remove bottom of pan and parchment. Reinvert onto rack; let cool completely (cake will sink slightly in the middle).
- Using a long, sharp knife, cut cake horizontally into 3 equal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving platter. Top with half of the zest-flavored mousse. Arrange half of the grapefruit segments in a single layer on top. Top with another cake layer, and repeat layering with remaining zest-flavored mousse and grapefruit segments. Top with final cake layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
- Spread a thin coat of plain mousse on top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Spread another coat of mousse on sides until smooth and opaque. Transfer remaining mousse to a pastry bag fitted with a large petal tip (such as Ateco #180); pipe waves in concentric circles on top of cake. If mousse becomes too soft, refrigerate about 30 minutes, then stir until smooth. Sprinkle cake top with poppy seeds. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
POPPY SEED TORTE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar, lemon zest and salt in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice water; pulse until the dough begins to come together. Turn out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and pat into a disk. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
- Lightly coat a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with cooking spray. Roll out the dough into a 10-inch round on a lightly floured surface. (If it gets too soft, return to the refrigerator until firm.) Ease the dough into the prepared pan and press into the bottom and up the sides, trimming any excess. Pierce the bottom all over with a fork. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the tart pan on a baking sheet. Line the crust with foil, then fill with pie weights or dried beans. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven; bake until the crust edges are golden, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue baking until the crust is golden all over, 15 to 20 more minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely. (The tart shell can be made up to 1 day ahead.)
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Whisk the sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and salt in a bowl until combined. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat (do not boil). Gradually whisk half of the hot milk into the egg mixture, then pour back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cook, whisking, until thick like pudding, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the butter and vanilla. Pour the filling through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Let cool to room temperature, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes.
- Beat the heavy cream with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream and poppy seeds into the cooled filling. Spoon into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight.
GRAPEFRUIT TART
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the crust: Pour the graham cracker crumbs into a bowl and stir in the melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and bake until golden and set, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- For the filling: Mix the condensed milk, egg yolks and grapefruit zest and juice in the bowl of a mixer, then mix on high until smooth and thick. Add a few drops of the food coloring, if using, to give it a ruby grapefruit color, and stir thoroughly to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the crust and bake until set, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.
GRAPEFRUIT-POPPY SEED DRESSING
Make and share this Grapefruit-Poppy Seed Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 3 cs.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl stir together the honey, grapefruit peel, grapefruit juice, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually beat in salad oil.
- Stir in poppy seed.
- Transfer to a screw-top jar; cover and chill until serving time.
- Shake well before using.
- Serve over fruit or tossed salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1180.6, Fat 90.8, SaturatedFat 12.6, Sodium 395.1, Carbohydrate 101.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 100.6, Protein 1
GRAPEFRUIT POPPY SEED BREAD
I had grapefruits handy, so I used the zest and juice for this lovely quick bread. It's got a nice little tang and a tender crumb. -Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/3 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt, poppy seeds, grapefruit zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix grapefruit juice and remaining sugar., Remove bread from oven. Immediately poke holes in bread with a fork; slowly pour juice mixture over bread. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
POPPY SEED TORTE
I've loved this torte since I was a youngster, and now I can pass it on to my eight grandchildren. It's easy to make and tastes so good!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 10-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place poppy seeds and milk in a small bowl; soak for 1 hour. Add vanilla. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add poppy seed mixture. , Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Fold in egg whites. Spread into two well-greased and lightly floured 8-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vanilla and nuts of desired. , Split cakes in half and spread filling between layers. Chill. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GRAPEFRUIT & POPPY SEED CAKE
A bundt cake tin gives a pretty finish to this citrus sponge, drizzled with a zesty butter glaze
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter then flour a 1.5-litre Bundt or ring tin. Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla, flour, baking powder, soured cream, grapefruit zest and juice, and toasted poppy seeds. Scrape into the tin and level it off. Bake for 40-55 mins, depending on the shape of your tin, until a skewer poked in comes out clean. Leave in the tin to cool a little while you make the icing.
- Gently heat the caster sugar, butter and grapefruit juice to melt the butter. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 mins. Remove from the heat, stir in the zest and cool for about 10 mins until thickened and syrupy.
- Turn the warm cake out onto a cooling rack and brush half the glaze over the cake. Spoon the rest over, little by little, so it sinks in.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 53 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
GRAPEFRUIT-POPPY SEED LOAF CAKE WITH YOGURT GLAZE
A perfect anytime loaf cake with unexpected grapefruit flavor, made with oil so it keeps a long time and stays moist.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Cake Grapefruit Winter Poppy Dessert Bake Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes one 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan, preferably metal, with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides, and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, baking powder, and 3/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
- Using your fingers, work grapefruit zest into granulated sugar in a large bowl until sugar starts to clump and mixture is very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until light and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to low and mix in half of dry ingredients, then mix in 3/4 cup yogurt. Mix in remaining dry ingredients followed by 5 Tbsp. grapefruit juice and 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds. Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Bake cake until top is golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack. Poke holes in top of cake and brush remaining 3 Tbsp. grapefruit juice over top. Let sit 15 minutes, then run a knife around sides to loosen and use parchment paper to lift cake out of pan and onto rack. Remove parchment and let cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar, remaining 1 Tbsp. yogurt, 1 tsp. water, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until smooth and drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and let sit until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.
- Do Ahead
- Loaf can be baked and glazed 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use fresh, juicy grapefruits for the best flavor.
- Zest the grapefruits before juicing them to get the most flavor.
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before baking.
- Measure the flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife.
- Do not overmix the batter or the cake will be tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven and check it for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.
Conclusion:
This Poppy Seed Grapefruit Torte is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of grapefruit and poppy seeds is unexpected and delightful, and the cake is moist and fluffy. The glaze adds a touch of sweetness and shine, and the toasted coconut adds a bit of texture. This cake is sure to impress your friends and family, and it is a great way to use up any leftover grapefruits.
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