Disney Grapefruit Cake
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this Disney Grapefruit Cake, a zesty dessert made famous by the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant. Perfectly light and bursting with citrusy flavor, this cake combines the tang of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and zest with a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and optionally garnished with fresh grapefruit segments, this elegant treat is as eye-catching as it is delicious. Ideal for citrus lovers and those seeking a show-stopping dessert to brighten their table, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make and sure to impress. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, tangy-sweet finish to any meal! Keywords: Disney Grapefruit Cake, citrus dessert, Hollywood Brown Derby recipe, tangy cake, cream cheese frosting, grapefruit dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Cake flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 3 Egg yolks
- 5 tablespoons Water
- 3 tablespoons Grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Zest of 1 grapefruit
- 3 Egg whites
- 0.25 teaspoons Cream of tartar
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1.25 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy whipping cream
- Grapefruit segments (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a round 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the softened butter into the dry ingredients, mixing until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, beat together the egg yolks, water, grapefruit juice, and grapefruit zest. Gradually add this mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined, being careful not to deflate them.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the heavy whipping cream and continue beating until light and fluffy.
Once the cake is completely cool, carefully slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.
Spread a layer of frosting on the top of the bottom half, then place the top layer of cake back on. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh grapefruit segments if desired.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy this refreshing and tangy dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 676 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 1253 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 464.7 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 309.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 766 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
