Grapefruit Poppyseed Loaf

By slane2

Ingredients

• 5 large eggs, at room temperature
• 5 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons grated grapefruit peel and 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1-2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sifted cake flour
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan; line the bottom with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, poppy seeds, grapefruit peel and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup grapefruit juice until the sugar is dissolved.

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, 30 seconds. Gradually beat in the remaining 11/3 cups granulated sugar and the salt on high speed, scraping down the sides, until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in the egg mixture, 2 tablespoons at a time. Scrape down the sides; mix for 3 minutes. Mix in the flour in 3 parts on low speed. Scrape into the prepared pan.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack placed on a sheet of parchment paper. Using a skewer, poke holes into the loaf; brush with half of the grapefruit syrup. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the sides to loosen, then invert onto the rack and brush with the remaining grapefruit syrup. Turn right side up and let cool completely, about 1 hour.

Whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup grapefruit juice. Drizzle over the cake and let set before slicing.