Grapefruit Bars

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 12, 2003

My family and I spend part of the year in Paraguay where we have a long and abundant grapefruit (pomelo) season. I made these cake-like bars four times one week because they were delicious!

—CHRISANDKIM

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 23, 2010

Tasty but not what expected. It was more of a cake than a bar or brownie. I also had to double the cook time as well as the grapefruit juice. I used grapefruit juice and powdered sugar for the frosting, and still didn't get much of a grapefruit flavor.

—Regina

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17 Ratings

Jan 04, 2008

This was delicious. I used 4 T. of grapefruit juice, and the zest of a whole grapefruit. I iced it with powdered sugar mixed with grapefruit juice to a drizzling consistency, with about 1/4 tsp. of almond extract. Then I sprinkled it with shredded sweetened coconut! It was great, like dense cake. I'm craving another batch!

—Sally S.

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May 01, 2008

These cake bars are very good. I used the zest of a whole grapefruit, but the grapefruit flavor was still very subtle. To add a bit more, I took the suggestion of another reviewer and made an icing for the cake out of additional grapefruit juice and powdered sugar. Thanks for the recipe.

—Juli J.

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Sep 27, 2006

These are delicious! The nice grapefruit "tang" somehow blends with the brown sugar and cinnamon, but doesn't get lost. I slathered these bars with a simple powdered sugar based frosting flavored with fresh grapefruit juice. Fine recipe, so glad I tried it!

—COOKLING

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Mar 17, 2010

These were surprisingly interesting. I took the suggestion of others and doubled the grapefruit juice. The batter was quite lumpy (which had me worried) but the "bars" (I would call them cake) came out extremely moist and yummy, with no lumps. I am also going to make a grapefruit frosting (grapefruit juice, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, milk) to put on top.

—kvaughan6213

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Jul 20, 2008

I had a grapefruit that I needed something to do with and this was so easy to make. Pretty tasty, next time I'll probably double the juice and zest for a bigger kick. I used powdered sugar and juice for a thin icing. Yum!

—Bethany

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Jan 01, 2008

This makes a gorgeous cake!! Basic enough to make a few variations in flavour-orange, lemon, chocolate etc. I made it as written with only one sub, I used butter instead of shortening. The grapefruit flavour is subtle but gives the cake a little twang. Thanks for the recipe, this will be a regular for my family!!

—Trish

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Nutrition

Calories
103 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
14.6 g
5%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
4.6 g
7%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
1.1 g
2%

Sodium
74 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grapefruit Bars

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 103
Calories from Fat: 42

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.6g 7 %
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 74mg 3 %
Potassium 27mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.6g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 1.1g 2 %
** Sugars 8.9g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.