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Cardamom Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

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Posted:2/25/19
Updated:10/14/19

You’re going to fall in love with this Cardamom Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake. It has just the right amount of sweetness, slightly tart from the grapefruit and moist thanks to Greek yogurt.

cardamom grapefruit greek yogurt bundt cake on drying rack with grapefuit pieces

GUYS. Why haven’t I ever baked with grapefruit before?! I feel crazy for not doing so sooner. I am IN LOVE with this grapefruit yogurt cake.

But before this yogurt cake came about, I almost ventured into creating a tart. I don’t think I’ve ever officially made a tart so I started searching the world wide web for various citrus tarts, recipes, etc. There were so many ways I could have gone that I found myself quickly overwhelmed. Do I make a curd center, or do I go vegan and make a cashew base…? But do I have time to soak cashews for this…? Ugh, my coconut milk isn’t chilled. I told myself I needed to make a tart and kept searching.

Cardamom Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake. So moist and flavorul!!

Oh, but wait… I realized I didn’t have the tart pan I wanted. So I made a run to HomeGoods only to find out they didn’t have the pan I wanted. I resorted to Amazon Prime. The day my pan arrived and I was ready to test the recipe I thought to myself… “Do I really HAVE to make a tart with these grapefruits? …No, Ashley, you do not. Stop forcing the tart.”

So that is why we have a Cardamom Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake today. I couldn’t be bothered with all of the ideas running through my head for a tart and a cake just seemed easier all around–for both you and me. Plus who doesn’t love cake? 

Cardamom Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

cardamom Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake slice on blue plate with fork and pieces of grapefruit

What you need

  • whole wheat pastry flour (or whole wheat white flour)
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • cardamom
  • salt
  • grapefruit zest
  • eggs
  • freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
  • milk of choice
  • Greek yogurt
  • sugar
  • butter (or ghee, oil)
  • grapefruit zest
cardamom greek yogurt bundt cake mix in clear bowl and bundt cake on drying rack

How this grapefruit greek yogurt cake comes together

  • You need a 10-15″ bundt pan – I have this one and it’s so pretty. Make sure to grease it well so it comes out in one piece!
  • Everything for this cake recipe can be mixed by hand – no fancy equipment needed! 
  • Combine the dry ingredients with the grapefruit zest separately, to ensure the baking powder and soda get incorporated into the flour. 
  • The wet ingredients get whisked together before combining with the dry – be careful not to over-mix the batter. Whole wheat flours will toughen the more you stir, so only mix until just combined.
  • Bake the cake for about 30 minutes – checking with a toothpick at 25 minutes. Everyone’s ovens are different so it’s best to check with 10 minutes left of baking time. Allow cake to cool in pan for 20 minutes before removing. 
  • When removing the cake from the bundt pan, I first gently bang the pan on the counter. Then I place a cooling rack over the pan and flip down. 
  • Now it’s time for the grapefruit glaze! 
grapefruit greek yogurt bundt cake with slice taken out on cooling rack

Sometimes it can feel like baking a cake is scary, but I think this one is pretty easy.

And when you bake a cake in a bundt pan, it just looks so pretty! You really can’t go wrong with bundt cakes… especially when they’re glazed. 

This cake is moist thanks to the Greek yogurt, and sweet (but not TOO sweet) with a nice tang from the grapefruit. Oh oh, and the cardamom adds a little hint of flavor that is so lovely! I love pairing cardamom with citrus. If you haven’t tried that yet, you must.

Cardamom Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake.

I hope you try this grapefruit cake! Let me know if you do by leaving a comment and review below. I love hearing from you and it helps other  find the recipe too!

Xx Ashley

Grapefruit Greek Yogurt bundt Cake

★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

How to Make…

Cardamom Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake

You’re going to fall in love with this Cardamom Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake. It has just the right amount of sweetness, slightly tart from the grapefruit and moist thanks to Greek yogurt. The cardamom spice adds a nice hint of flavor too!

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 12–16 1x
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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 1/3 cups whole wheat pastry flour*
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 TBS grapefruit zest from large grapefruit

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used non-fat, but flavored, whole or 2% also work)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar**
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, plus 2 TBS grapefruit juice reserved for glaze
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1/3 cup butter or ghee, melted and cooled (may also sub oil***)

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 TBS grapefruit juice (can also sub lemon juice, or milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F, thoroughly grease a 10-15″ bundt pan (or 9×9 square pan) with butter and lightly dust with flour. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl combine flour, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, salt, grapefruit zest. Whisk until combined and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, and granulated sugar. Gently pour in 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice, milk, and cooled butter or oil. Gently stir together.
  4. Carefully pour wet ingredients into large bowl of dry ingredients. Use large rubber spatula to gently combine, avoid over-mixing the batter.
  5. Transfer cake batter into greased bundt pan. Make sure oven rack is in middle of oven. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out with little crumbs.
  6. Allow cake to cool in pan for 20 minutes before removing. Make the glaze while cake is cooling: Combine powdered sugar and grapefruit juice in a small bowl.
  7. Once cake has cooled, gently bang pan on counter to loosen cake. Flip onto cooling rack. Place plate or baking sheet under cooling rack to catch glaze. In a zigzag pattern pour glaze over cake.
  8. Once glaze has set, you can slice, serve, and enjoy!

Recipes Notes:

*You can sub whole wheat white flour, OR half whole wheat/half all-purpose flour with similar results. I do not suggest using all whole wheat flour, as the cake will be pretty heavy and dense.

**I used beet sugar to keep the cake lighter in color, but you can use coconut sugar, or a dry sweetener of choice

***If using melted and cooled coconut oil, make sure the rest of your wet ingredients come to room temperature to allow for even mixing.

Cake can be made a day ahead and glazed before serving. Store leftovers in container at room temperature, up to 3 days.

Recipe adapted from my Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size: 1/16th
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 160
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 29
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 34
Category: Dessert Method: oven Cuisine: american
Keywords: grapefruit cake, healthier cake recipe, yogurt bundt cake
Author: Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen

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  1. Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says

    3/8/2017 at 6:41 am

    Awesome flavor combinations!! I’m the girl who can’t eat grapefruit by itself but I could totally get down with this cake. That glaze looks divine, too!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/8/2017 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks Marina! You’d totally be surprised with the Winter Sweetz grapefruits. Everyone I’ve shared them with can’t get over how sweet they are. Hopefully you can find them where you shop!

      Reply
  2. Emily Weir says

    3/8/2017 at 8:28 am

    I can’t get over how beautiful this cake looks! I’ve never tried baking with grapefruit either; I think the tartness of the fruit is a little intimidating to experiment with for me. But this looks too delicious to not give a try!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/8/2017 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks Emily! I think you’ll find this cake has just the right combination of flavors. And it doesn’t hurt when the grapefruits used are extra sweet 🙂

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    3/8/2017 at 9:53 am

    I’ve never baked with grapefruit, but I’ve seen so many lemon bundt cakes, and using grapefruit was a genius idea! We love your bundt cakes, and I’m sure this would not be any less loved.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/8/2017 at 1:37 pm

      Aw thanks Emily! I’m glad you have enjoyed them 🙂 I hope you try out the grapefruit version!

      Reply
  4. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    3/8/2017 at 10:45 am

    OMG your story about the tart is me 90% of the time. I get so fixated on a recipe and it takes a lot to let it go! I’m glad you went with the cake! Plenty of time left for a tart when the time is right 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/8/2017 at 1:35 pm

      Lol that is so funny! I still definitely want to make a tart (I bought the pan after all!) but we’ll see what direction it ends up going 😀

      Reply
  5. Izzy Bruning says

    3/8/2017 at 3:40 pm

    This looks so good – I have never baked with grapefruit before but am willing to give it a go!
    However, I love baking with greek yogurt!
    Izzy | Pinch of delight

    Reply
  6. Liz @ pumpkin & peanut butter says

    3/9/2017 at 5:35 am

    I’m am totally obsessed with all things grapefruit right now, so this cake is right up my alley! And I’m totally with you— grapefruit in baked goods is just SO SO good!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/13/2017 at 5:19 pm

      I can’t believe it took me this long to put a grapefruit in a cake/bread. I need more!

      Reply
  7. Beyhan says

    11/4/2017 at 2:49 am

    Cake looks great, I wrote the recipe. The thing is our grapefruits are bitter in taste and the outside is thick. Will I get the same taste, can I use tangerine instead.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      11/4/2017 at 8:49 am

      Hi there! If your grapefruits are bitter you could try subbing tangerine! You won’t get the exact same taste but still a citrus flavor 🙂

      Reply
  8. DeAnna says

    5/7/2018 at 5:03 pm

    It was delicious! I made it to take to a friend’s house, and eight of us devoured the entire thing in one sitting.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      5/7/2018 at 5:33 pm

      Well that is incredible! Thanks so much for your review and amazing comment, DeAnna! 😀 You just made my day <3

      Reply
  9. Elena says

    5/17/2020 at 8:04 pm

    This was a great recipe. I did not have yogurt so i substitute it with sour cream and heavy cream (only milk i had on hand). It came out delicious. Would definitely make again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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