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Grapefruit Cupcake



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.....















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
  1. Sift flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt, set aside.
  2. Cream butter, grapefruit zest and sugar till light and creamy.
  3. Add eggs and beat till well combined.
  4. Fold in sifted flour alternatively with milk.
  5. Mix in grapefruit juice.
  6. Scoop batter onto patty tin lined with cupcake liners.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg C for 20 mins. till golden brown.  Test with a skewer till it comes out clean.
  8. Leave cupcakes in tin to cool.
  9. Drizzle icing glaze on top and decorate with some grapefruit zest.
  10. Yield :  12 cupcakes
          Glaze - Mix icing sugar with grapefruit juice to form a thick but dropping consistency.
    
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  1. Mich - Piece of CakeOctober 11, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    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...

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  2. ElinOctober 11, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Cheah...so refreshing and the sugar glazing is perfect for the cuppies ! Goes well with the grapefruit flavor :) Nice !

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    1. Sokehah cheahOctober 11, 2012 at 5:13 PM

      Once in a while, have a bit more sugar in the system won't kill!

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  3. PHOctober 11, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Gorgeous cupcakes!

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  4. KimmyOctober 11, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Hi 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.

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    1. Sokehah cheahOctober 11, 2012 at 5:17 PM

      Yes, as you say the glazing is value added....blends well with the grapefruit.

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  5. ann lowOctober 11, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I love grapefruit and this grapefruit cupcake looks awesome!

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    1. Sokehah cheahOctober 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      Wow, a compliment from you, makes me big-headed!!

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  6. Yummy BakesOctober 11, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    I havent try baking with grapefuits yet. Can I have one for tea, please.

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  7. kitchen flavoursOctober 11, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Looks wonderful! Have not tried grapefruit in bakes before! Your cupcakes looks so moist and delicious!

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  8. Shu HanOctober 12, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    When 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!

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    1. Sokehah cheahOctober 13, 2012 at 12:34 AM

      Yes, grapefruits are very sour, that's why it prompted me to put some glaze on top.

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  9. Quay Po CooksOctober 12, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Cheah, 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.

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  10. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverOctober 13, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    I had grapefruit butter cake before, but have yet to make into cupcake, yours sound so good.

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  11. Angie's RecipesOctober 14, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Love grapefruit! These cupcakes look delightful!

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  12. My Little SpaceOctober 14, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Emmm...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.
    Kristy

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  13. hobby baker KellyOctober 17, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Oh 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. ;)

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    1. Sokehah cheahOctober 17, 2012 at 10:40 AM

      I'll be glad if my readers try my recipes. Yes, we had so much fun especially the food!

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