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 ap flour (Bob’s Red Mill gluten free)
1/3 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 sticks Earth Balance
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 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 1/3 cup powdered sugar and poured as a glaze over the top.
Is anyone else having an insanely busy week?
{ 66 comments… read them below or add one }
What an awesome idea for grapefruit! I have been loving it lately too – usually just with a spoon and maybe a little honey.
thank you!! the grapefruits are STILL really good right now, I am loving them. I’m making this again this week!
Love the picture.. very nice
Thank You!!
I loooooooove grapefruit, and I hate that I have to eat it sparingly because of my birth control!
This is right up my alley! And yeah, busy week is busy for sure!
mmmm! is a lime pound cake possible!?!
This looks soooo good!! I love citrus fruits in winter!
Yummy looking pound cake. Never seen grapefruit used like this but I’m definitely curious to try it. And yes – it’s definitely been a busy busy week. Gotta love the holidays.
LOL! I’ve seen the video posted everywhere but for some reason hadn’t watched it until now. (Really, this just means I trust your humor and not the humor of others.) I have to send it to Billy right now.
Yumbo bread and cuuuute mini loaf pans. And truly beautiful pics. I love your colorful backgrounds. Very appealing to my rainbow-loving eyes.
Grapefruit?!? I’ll admit I would probably be one of those people giving you funny looks. I’m open to new things, so I’d give it a try, but I can’t say that I’ve ever liked grapefruit. Too sour!
Those baby loaf pans are precious. I really need a bread loaf pan – can you believe I’ve never had one?!?
Mmm, I want a slice of that with some whipped cream on top!
I never thought of making grapefruit bread but sounds delish! I LOVE grapefruit! YUM!
That cake sounds refreshing, if that makes any sense. Imma file this in my spring recipes, lol. Is there a chocolate peppermint version floating around, lol.
Cats, ahhh. Tell Basil he’s 100x cuter.
Basil says thank you… sends you Full Body Wags and Pup Kisses !!
oh my gosh I almost peed in my pants that is too funny! Oh and the recipe…..genius!!! I wonder if orange would work too??
Ok, I was a bit skeptical when I saw the title but I do love both grapefruit and poundcake so why the hell not? Looks delish!
Let’s not even start on how busy of a week it is for me. I am catching up from being off for two days plus have five more days off this month–oi!
Yes, please! This has just enough earth balance to make me happy
indeed!! my favorite part.
You’re a lifesaver! I was just wondering what I could make with the 6 grapefruits I have at home! Do you have a substitution for the tapioca flour? That’s the only thing I don’t have in my pantry.
I’ve used brown rice flour in place of tapioca before – they are similar in consistency. You could probably use all purpose for the whole thing, also.
I think it sounds goood!! YUM!
I love that video Dave and I have watched it about 100 times!
Never would have thought to add grapefruit to a pound cake! Looks like it would be yummy though.
Wow, I am very eager to try this. It sounds so interesting.
sounds delicious!
And I love that first picture:)
Girl, I am dying over here to sink my teeth into this loaf! Please, tell me again why you do not bake for a living?
This looks so tasty and so healthy
Grapefruits are great for cellulite I just learned! Bring the grapefruits on!!
xxoo
ah… I know, right? I should have my bakery by now too…
I am still loving grapefruits right now, making this recipe again this week!
I love grapefruit! This looks delish!!
Grapefruit! What a great idea.
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
thank you, Kris!! I am still loving grapefruit right now, and I’m tackling this one again this week!!
That looks amazing! I love your photos, especially the first one.
thanks so much!!
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
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!
Yep, that’s the knife.
I should make this ASAP
oh, Amy, you should!! it’s beautiful…
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
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!!!
I would never have thought to add grapefruit to a pound cake – what a great idea!
Have you seen the kittens inspired by kittens video on you tube? one of my favorites!
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.
I am back, AHHHHH!
This looks good, really good. Like summer.
holy cow never would have thought of grapefruit cake! You are so creative
I’ve been craving citrus like crazy lately
the grapefruits are so delicious lately, I’m making this one again this week!!
Looks absolutely delicious, never thought of using grapefruit in a cake. Brava!
Sounds like a very unique and flavorful combination!
That sounds delicious. I would never have thought to flavor a pound cake with grapefruit, but it’s one of my favorite flavors. Yum!
I’m with Shannon, I’ve been seriously craving citrus too. This really looks delicious! And that cat video was hilarious. My favorite was when he started popping him in the face. The dialog was perfect:)
I love the idea of citrus with a moist cake! Bookmarked!
What a great idea, I have to try this recipe!
Looks simple but I know it taste really good.
Raymund
http://angsarap.wordpress.com
YUM! I’m definitely going to have to try this out.
the grapefruits I’ve had lately have tasted SO good – I’m making this again this week!!
yum! I love grapefruit and this looks like the perfect way to use it. I will have to try this.
Thanks!! It’s SO very yummy.
stunning!
looks delicious!
this looks yummy! I’m sure it will work with normal flours as well? your blog is so inventive!
absolutely, January – let me know how you like it!
I can’t wait to try this, I love pound cake and quick breads, and the grapefruit is a unique addition.
I was sent this too – and can’t wait to make it!
I hope you love it – let me know how it goes!
my friend just sent this to me after she made it – says I need to because I’ll love it. looks delicious and great pic too!
thanks, Sara! it’s a nice surprise flavor!
and after the chili I’m making this one!! thank you, Kristina!!
this sounds SO good – very creative!
unique flavors, sounds lovely
{ 2 trackbacks }