Grapefruit Cake

Grapefruit Cake

I had been wanting to try out this recipe for a while now but was sceptical about the result. Besides, the orange season was in its full bloom and I ended up baking my favourite tried-and-tested all the time. Finally the turn of the grapefruit came. And I loved the result. I used the segments and cut them up fine. 
Next time, I will use a bit of the peel too. Watch this space. But in the mean time go ahead and bake this superb tea or coffee cake. 

Ingredients

Whole-wheat flour – 1 cup

Custard powder (vanilla) – 1 tbsp

Eggs – 2

Curd – ¼ cup

Jaggery powder – ¾ or 1 cup

Baking powder - 1tsp

Baking soda – ½ tsp

Coconut oil – ¼ cup

Grapefruit (segments) – 4 tbsp

Salt - to taste

Lime juice or vinegar - 1/2 tsp

Method

Chop the grapefruit fine

Separate the yolks and whites of eggs

Beat yolks with jaggery and oil till well blended

Sieve flour twice with baking powder and soda

Add to the egg and oil mixture and mix well        

Beat the white with salt, vinegar or lime juice till stiff

Add slowly to the flour mix little at a time and mix using cut and fold method

Add the grapefruit and mix slowly

Add curd to adjust consistency of batter

Keep the batter a little thick

Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees C for about 20 to 25 mins

Let cool

Enjoy warm with hot tea or coffee

Health Benefits of Grapefruit

Contains vitamins C, A, B, zinc, copper and iron - Immune system booster

Fibre rich - Appetite control

Aids weight loss

Prevents insulin resistance and diabetes

High potassium levels – boosts heart health

Reduce risk of high BP

Antioxidant rich – Vitamin C, Betacarotene, Lycopene, Flavanones

Reduces risk of kidney stones