Cooking with Paula Deen

One-Layer Cakes

Grapefruit Sheet Cake

Makes 1 (13x9-inch) cake

1 (15.25-ounce) box golden butter cake mix*
4 teaspoons grapefruit zest, divided
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with baking spray with flour.

3. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Stir in 3 teaspoons zest until combined. Spoon batter into prepared pan.

3. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

4. In a medium bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon zest. Add grapefruit juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, until glaze reaches a thin consistency. Pour over cake, spreading evenly. Let stand until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.

*We used Pillsbury.

Glazed Cherry Lime Pound Cakes

Makes 2 (9x5-inch) loaves

1½ cups butter, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lime zest, divided
6 large eggs
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped pitted fresh cherries
1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons fresh

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