Mini Grapefruit Upside-Down Cakes: A Delicious Twist on Classics
Delightful mini cakes that combine the tartness of grapefruit with a classic upside-down presentation.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 grapefruit, segmented
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and grapefruit zest, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with grapefruit juice, until just combined.
- In greased muffin tins, sprinkle brown sugar and place grapefruit segments at the bottom.
- Scoop the batter over the grapefruit segments.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool briefly before inverting onto a plate.
Notes
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- These cakes can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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