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Ace S Ruby Red Grapefruit And Orange Cake By Melissa Winner Recipe

Award-winning recipe! This vibrant Ruby Red Grapefruit & Orange Cake, originally submitted to a Cuisinart competition and featured on Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown, is a taste sensation. The moist cake boasts a zesty citrus flavor, perfectly complemented by a luscious glaze (no refrigeration needed!). Enjoy it as a stunning bundt cake, or layer it for a show-stopping dessert with cream cheese frosting. Melissa Winner recommends pairing it with Dreamsicle ice cream and a sprig of mint for the ultimate culinary experience.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 582.1 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Ace S Ruby Red Grapefruit And Orange Cake By Melissa Winner

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Ingredients for Ace S Ruby Red Grapefruit And Orange Cake By Melissa Winner

How to Make Ace S Ruby Red Grapefruit And Orange Cake By Melissa Winner

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest and grapefruit zest.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the grapefruit juice, orange juice, and buttermilk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
  6. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, grapefruit juice, and orange juice until smooth. Add more juice if needed to reach desired consistency.
  8. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve with Dreamsicle ice cream (optional).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

227g

Fat

28g

Carbs

26g

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