Delicious Fresh From Florida Recipe! February is National Grapefruit Month, Make a Citrus and Yogurt Cake

■ 2 Florida oranges, 1 zested and 1 sliced thin

■ 2 Florida grapefruit, 1 zested and 1 sliced thin

■ 4 Florida Key limes, 2 zested and 2 sliced thin

■ 2 ½ cups Florida sugar

■ 1 cup plain (whole fat) Greek yogurt

■ 1 stick unsalted butter, softened

■ 6 eggs, room temperature

■ 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

■ 3 cups all-purpose flour

■ ½ teaspoon baking soda

■ Pinch of sea salt

PREPARATION

■ Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

■ Zest 1 orange, 1 grapefruit and 2 Key limes into a small bowl and set aside.

■ Slice the other half of the citrus into thin rounds and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and pale yellow in color.

■ Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each egg.

■ In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the yogurt.

■ Mix until combined, being careful not to over-work the batter. Gently fold in the citrus zest.

■ Pour into a well-oiled bundt pan or two loaf pans.

■ Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes. Using a plate or cake stand, place the sliced citrus around the outer edges, overlapping as you go.

■ Gently unmold the cake and place it on top of the sliced citrus. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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