Description
Moist Vegan Grapefruit Loaf Cake is a delightful blend of zesty grapefruit and fluffy texture that promises to elevate your baking game. Each slice bursts with citrus flavor, creating a refreshing treat perfect for brunch or dessert. The enchanting aroma wafting through your kitchen as it bakes will have everyone eagerly waiting to indulge. This simple recipe is ideal for bakers of all levels and is sure to become a cherished favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 2 tbsp grapefruit zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Create a well in the dry mixture, then add applesauce, vegetable oil, grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg