Wow - that grapefruit cake looks divine!
Here are the recipes I was talking about! Enjoy!
Leslie (Harambe)
Tender White Cake with White Frosting
2 and ¾ cups cake flour
1 and ½ cups plus 2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder (yep one whole tablespoon)
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (12 T) unsalted butter, softened
4 large egg whites plus 1 whole egg
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
Preheat oven to 350F. Whisk all the dry ingredients together for a few minutes. Add the soft butter and mix with an electric mixer on low until a paste forms. Add the egg whites, then the whole egg, beating after each addition, scraping down sides often. Dont put eggs in all at once.
In a small bowl whisk the milk with the vanilla and almond extracts. Add that mixture 1/3 at a time, to the egg mixture. Beat 1 to 2 minutes after each addition, until fluffy, scraping down sides often.
Pour batter into greased and floured pans (two 8 or 9 inch rounds), and bake for 25 to 30. Check at 25 minutes do not over bake. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting: This makes plenty for a layer cake!
2 pounds confectioners sugar
½ cup Crisco (buy the bars for easy measuring)
1 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix ingredients together and beat at medium speed with mixer for 7 to 8 minutes, until smooth. Stop, scrape down sides, and beat again. If its too thick, add drops of water while beating until desired consistency (I usually have to add more water).
I sprinkle pastel sugar on top to decorate. Very pretty!
Icing will keep indefinitely in the refrigerator (and on your thighs!). To use later, beat again to make smooth. A little water could be added.