If you are contemplating what kind of a sweet treat to make for Valentines day, I have an IDEA!
Behold the grapefruit cake! I enjoyed every bite of this delectable cake lusciousness last week at You Say Tomato. It's simple combination of unexpected flavors made my heart skip a few beats. I don't have the recipe but here is how I am planning to make my version of it.
One white cake with a crumb texture somewhere between a pound cake and a layer cake. Slice the layers in half and frost with a buttercream frosting to which you have added a macerated grapefruit segment for the flavor and color. Gently place grapefruit segments between the layers. Slather some more frosting on the top and if it runs down the sides that is fine too. You can serve a conversation heart or two on the side if you want to "valentine it up" a little bit.
I told my sweetie about it and he did not seem excited. I can't help it if he has no taste when it comes to cake. I will buy him a Hershey bar. I think he will find that an acceptable substitute.
Thank you for a laugh out loud moment, Carol. You don't really mean it, do you?
Mind you, I'm with Chris about the grapefruit part. My least favourite fruit.
BUT you've inspired me to get out that heart-shaped cake tin and do some layering and slathering.
Posted by: Chrissy | 02/08/2013 at 02:42 PM
I had to laugh when I read this post. I'm not into cakes much...but give me a fruit pie and I'm in heaven. Why is it that the only citrus based pies are lemon and key lime? Why not orange pie, or grapefruit or tangerine? That would get my attention. I'm with Chris...I'd take the Hershey bar. Sorry. But that means more for you of the grapefruit cake...slap a heart or two on that cake for good measure.
Posted by: Joan Clarke | 02/08/2013 at 05:05 PM
when I saw the picture my mouth started to water, it looks delicious and sounds it to, might have to try it
Posted by: lee | 02/09/2013 at 09:45 PM