Made these cupcakes quite some time back but only managed to put it up now. I rarely dress up my bakes but in this case thought that a little bit of light glazing will enhance the flavour as grapefruits are reputed to be sour. The cuppies were soft and fragrant and disappeared within a day.....
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Recipe for Grapefruit Cupcake
- Ingredients
- 6 oz plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonat of soda
- a pinch of salt
- 4 oz caster sugar
- 3 tsp grapefruit zest
- 4 oz butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp grapefruit juice with pulp
- 1/2 cup milk
- Extra zest for decoration (optional)
Glazing
- 150 gm icing sugar
- 2.1/4 Tbsp grapefruit juice (disard the pulp)
Method
- Sift flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt, set aside.
- Cream butter, grapefruit zest and sugar till light and creamy.
- Add eggs and beat till well combined.
- Fold in sifted flour alternatively with milk.
- Mix in grapefruit juice.
- Scoop batter onto patty tin lined with cupcake liners.
- Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg C for 20 mins. till golden brown. Test with a skewer till it comes out clean.
- Leave cupcakes in tin to cool.
- Drizzle icing glaze on top and decorate with some grapefruit zest.
- Yield : 12 cupcakes
I am a big fan of grapefruit and my kids love it as well. So I am sure this will be a hit at home. Will try this out...
ReplyDeleteOh, is that so? Please try and let me know.
DeleteCheah...so refreshing and the sugar glazing is perfect for the cuppies ! Goes well with the grapefruit flavor :) Nice !
ReplyDeleteOnce in a while, have a bit more sugar in the system won't kill!
DeleteGorgeous cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you :)
DeleteHi Cheah, good try. Haven't thought of using grapefruit in cupcakes. An extraordinary choice of flavour and the cakes rose so beautifully. The glazing is value added to them.
ReplyDeleteYes, as you say the glazing is value added....blends well with the grapefruit.
DeleteI love grapefruit and this grapefruit cupcake looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, a compliment from you, makes me big-headed!!
DeleteI havent try baking with grapefuits yet. Can I have one for tea, please.
ReplyDeleteNo need to ask, just take, Chris....:)
DeleteLooks wonderful! Have not tried grapefruit in bakes before! Your cupcakes looks so moist and delicious!
ReplyDeleteYes, they're moist, had a bit of orange flavour.
DeleteWhen I first tried grapefruit I remember being horribly shocked at its sourness, because I thought it would taste like sweet orange. I'm always a bit wary of it ever since, but putting it into a cupcake sounds like a brilliant way to get re-introduced to grapefruit (: yum!
ReplyDeleteYes, grapefruits are very sour, that's why it prompted me to put some glaze on top.
DeleteCheah, I like how you sugar glazed these cupcakes. I have never had grapefruit cupcakes before. I will definitely try this because I am very curious to find out how the taste.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Do try it to satisfy your curiosity!
DeleteI had grapefruit butter cake before, but have yet to make into cupcake, yours sound so good.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sonia! You enjoy your weekend!
DeleteLove grapefruit! These cupcakes look delightful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie!
DeleteEmmm...mmm...your cupcake sounds really tempting. Will try to get myself a grapefruit the next time I go shopping. :o) Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteKristy
Yes, give it a try and you enjoy your day!
DeleteOh I do love grapefruit, it's been too long since I had some. Your cupcakes look so beautiful and delicate, I'd love to try them out. And your trip to Hawaii looks so fun! We did the submarine ride too about a decade ago. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'll be glad if my readers try my recipes. Yes, we had so much fun especially the food!
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