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Grapefruit poppyseed loaf cake cut into slices.

Grapefruit Poppyseed Loaf Cake

Brooke Homec
Grapefruit poppyseed loaf cake is a tender and moist cake made with both grapefruit juice and zest for an incredibly fragrant flavor.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
 

Cake:

  • cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon (1.5 teaspoon) baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon (0.75 teaspoon) salt
  • 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temp
  • ½ cup (109 g) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup (150 g) greek yogurt, I used plain low-fat room temp
  • 5 tablespoon freshly squeezed grapefruit juice strained
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds

Grapefruit Syrup:

  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoon freshly squeezed grapefruit juice strained

Glaze:

  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed grapefruit juice strained

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-½-inch by 4-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside
  • In a large mixing bowl, rub the grapefruit zest into the granulated sugar until it is very fragrant. Add eggs, oil and vanilla and mix again until well combined.
  • Add half the dry ingredients followed by the Greek yogurt and 5 tablespoons grapefruit juice. Fold in the remaining dry ingredients and poppy seeds. 
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake the loaf until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes.
  • While cake is baking prepare the syrup. Combine grapefruit juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside until cake is done baking.
  • When cake is done, poke holes into the cake and pour or brush syrup over the top. It will feel like a lot of liquid, but the cake will absorb it as it cools.
  • When the loaf has sat for about 15 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice. Drizzle the glaze over the loaf and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Let the glaze set for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Lemon or orange citrus could be used to replace grapefruit juice and zest.
Store cake in an air tight container to keep fresh.
Cake freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before serving.
If making into muffins instead bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
I use plain low-fat Greek yogurt. You can use non fat or full fat instead. Vanilla, would work well also.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg
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