Recipe: Double Glazed Ruby Red Pound Cake

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This double-glazed grapefruit cake is just the ticket for something refreshing and tangy, with hints of spring. The recipe calls for fresh ruby red grapefruit juice and zest, as well as a double glaze made with more grapefruit juice and sour cream.

Why it matters

Grapefruit cakes are a refreshing alternative to the more common lemon and lime cakes, especially as the weather transitions from early spring to summer. This recipe highlights the versatility of citrus flavors in baking.

The details

The recipe uses cake flour to create a tender crumb, and calls for just one cup of sour cream, which is used in both the cake batter and the second glaze. The cake is baked in a Bundt pan and then brushed with a grapefruit juice and sugar glaze while still warm, followed by a second powdered sugar and grapefruit juice glaze once cooled.

• The recipe was published on March 21, 2026.