Best 2 Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake Recipes

Ruby red grapefruit cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat. With its vibrant color and tangy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe that uses fresh grapefruit or a more complex recipe that includes a variety of ingredients, there is sure to be a ruby red grapefruit cake recipe that is perfect for you.

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RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT CAKE

Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

Nonstick baking spray
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 eggs
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed Florida orange juice
1 banana, smashed
12 ounces sour cream
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 teaspoon grapefruit zest
Glaze sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup grapefruit juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

Spray a large Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Then put mixture into a stand mixer add eggs, and mix until combined. Then add oil; mix until blended. Next add grapefruit and orange juices, and banana and mix until smooth and creamy. Lastly add sour cream and zests; just mix until combined and smooth.
Put cake batter into a 10-inch the prepared pan and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
When done turn pan onto serving platter let stand about 15 minutes then poke small holes in top. I use a straw; be neat about it. Pour Glaze Sauce on partially cooled cake. Let cool about 1 hour and serve. We like it with a scoop of dream sickle ice cream on the side and a sprig of mint.
This could be a layer cake with cream cheese icing.
Mix juice and sugar until combined. If it is too thick add more juice a tablespoon at a time. Stir in zest and pecans.

ACE'S RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT AND ORANGE CAKE BY MELISSA WINNER

Ace's Ruby Red Grapefruit and Orange Cake by Melissa Winner image

Entered for safe-keeping. From Melissa Winner, Gulfport, MS, as entered in Cuisinart Stand Mixer competition, and later entered on Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown as Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake. I prefer a glaze such as this on my Bundt cakes, so no refrigeration is needed, although Paula Deen likes a cream cheese frosting on hers (see Recipe #324804). This can also be made as two 9-inch layers, which would work better with the cream cheese frosting. Ms. Winner recommends serving with dreamsicle ice cream and a sprig of mint.

Provided by KateL

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

Baker's Joy (or use Recipe #78579 #78579) or nonstick baking spray with flour, as needed (or use Pan Release, Professional Pan Coating (Better Than Pam Spray!) #78579)
2 1/2 cups flour, sifted
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 eggs
1 cup canola oil
1 banana, smashed
1/2 cup ruby red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
12 ounces sour cream
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 teaspoon grapefruit zest
1/4 cup grapefruit juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

PREPARE BUNDT CAKE:.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a large Bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan with nonstick baking spray with flour like Baker's Joy, or use Recipe #78579.
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Then put mixture into a stand mixer add eggs, and mix until combined.
Then add oil; mix until blended.
Next add grapefruit juice, orange juice, and banana, and mix until smooth and creamy.
Add sour cream and zests; just mix until combined and smooth.
Put cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
When done turn pan onto serving platter let stand about 15 minutes then poke small holes in top. I use a straw; be neat about it.
PREPARE GLAZE:.
Mix juice and sugar until combined. If it is too thick add more juice a tablespoon at a time.
Stir in zest and pecans.
Pour glaze on partially cooled cake.
Let cool about 1 hour and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.1, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 66, Sodium 294.8, Carbohydrate 80.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 56.9, Protein 5.7

Tips:

Choose the right grapefruit. Ruby red grapefruits are the best choice for this cake, as they have a sweet and tart flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients. If you can't find ruby red grapefruits, you can use regular pink or white grapefruits, but the flavor of the cake will be slightly different.
Zest the grapefruit before you juice it. The zest of the grapefruit contains a lot of flavor, so it's important to zest it before you juice it. This will help to ensure that your cake has a strong grapefruit flavor.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough, so be careful not to overmix it. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs on it, the cake needs to bake for a few more minutes.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. The cake needs to cool completely before you frost it, otherwise the frosting will melt. Let the cake cool for at least 1 hour before frosting it.

Conclusion:

This ruby red grapefruit cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the grapefruit glaze adds a sweet and tart flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a simple dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit.