Grapefruit upside-down cake
Grapefruit upside-down cake is a vibrant, citrus-forward twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake, where caramelized grapefruit segments and their juice are baked beneath a moist, buttery cake batter. The cake is typically made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and a hint of vanilla, with the grapefruit providing a tart, juicy contrast to the sweet, golden caramel topping. This dessert is a modern, seasonal variation popular in American home baking, especially during winter citrus season.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cake is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of sugar from both the fruit and the caramel layer, while offering minimal protein. A single serving (about 1/8 of a 9-inch cake) typically provides around 350-450 calories, along with some vitamin C and fiber from the grapefruit.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20 µg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg |
| Folate | 25 µg |
Per 1 slice (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally interesting for its use of grapefruit, which adds a dose of vitamin C and a bitter-sweet complexity that balances the cake's richness, unlike sweeter tropical fruits. Culturally, it represents a creative, seasonal adaptation of a classic American dessert, often made to showcase fresh, local citrus in home kitchens.
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