{"id":41407,"date":"2019-04-03T12:31:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T12:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/recipe\/grapefruit-poppy-seed-loaf-cake-with-yogurt-glaze-recipe\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T00:44:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T00:44:31","slug":"grapefruit-poppy-seed-loaf-cake-with-yogurt-glaze-recipe","status":"publish","type":"cuisine-recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/recipe\/grapefruit-poppy-seed-loaf-cake-with-yogurt-glaze-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Grapefruit Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Yogurt Glaze Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Grapefruits are available all year round, but the best time to get them is between November and June. Nutrition-wise, they are one of the best among citrus fruits and are in fact termed as a super fruit. Grapefruit has high water content and is rich in dietary fiber while being relatively low in calories, which means it easily makes you feel full. It&#8217;s also rich in antioxidants which helps strengthen your immune system, promote cell growth, and lower your cholesterol levels. The redder the grapefruit, the more antioxidants it contains.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a favorite among those who are trying to lose weight, and in fact, many would recommend you eat a grapefruit a day together with a high-protein diet. There are many ways to enjoy grapefruits, whether you want to eat it as is or use it to make a sauce. Here&#8217;s another fun and interesting way to enjoy this remarkable citrus.<\/p>\n<h2>How to make a Grapefruit Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Yogurt Glaze<\/h2>\n<p>Prep Time: 30 mins<\/p>\n<p>Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins<\/p>\n<p>Yield: one 8 1\/2-by-4 1\/2 inch loaf<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nonstick vegetable oil spray<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon finely grated grapefruit zest<\/li>\n<li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs, room temperature<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>8 tablespoons fresh squeezed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/ruby-red-grapefruit\/p\/rubyredgrapefruit\/\">Hale Ruby Red Grapefruit<\/a> Juice, divided<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon poppy seeds, plus more for sprinkling<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Loaf can be baked and glazed 3 days ahead. 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