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The zesty flavors of grapefruit make this summer-inspired Pink Grapefruit Cake a treat you'll love for any birthday or celebration. Made using the Easy Layers! Round Pan Set, this cake bakes quickly and is easy to assemble and decorate. Use grapefruit juice and zest to better flavor the batter and icing for this summertime cake, and enjoy this citrus explosion for your next summer BBQ.

Skill Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
About 8-10 servings

Ingredients

  • Cake

  • 1 package (15.25 ounces) white cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh grapefruit juice
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated grapefruit zest
  • 2 drops Wilton Pink Color Right Base Color
  • Icing

  • 2/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup grapefruit juice
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated grapefruit zest
  • 2 drops Wilton Orange Color Right Base Color

Instructions

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