Grapefruit–Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Yogurt Glaze
Grapefruit–Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Yogurt Glaze is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat 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.
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.
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.
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.
Loaf can be baked and glazed 3 days ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.