Do I need to strain the grapefruit curd?

It depends! Once the grapefruit curd has thickened, check for lumps. If there are lumps present, pass it through a fine mesh strainer. Occasionally, bits of egg white cling to the yolks and end up cooking, which creates lumps. Straining will ensure the grapefruit curd is silky smooth.

Why does my angel food cake pan have metal tabs sticking out of the top?

These are actually little feet that allow you to cool the cake upside-down without using a bottle. You always want to cool an angel food cake upside-down to prevent it from collapsing on itself. Some angel food cake pans have these “stilts” built in!

Can I make this recipe with another type of fruit?

Absolutely, this would be delicious with lemon curd, lime curd, or passion fruit curd! Think fresh and tangy fruits and use what’s in season or looks freshest at the grocery store.

Angel Food Cake with Grapefruit Curd and Whipped Cream

Name: Angel Food Cake with Grapefruit Curd and Whipped Cream
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 box Betty Crocker™ Angel Food Cake Mix; 1 1/3 cups water; 1/2 cup fresh red grapefruit juice, squeezed from 1 to 2 red grapefruits, strained to remove pulp; 6 large egg yolks; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest; 1/2 cup salted butter; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 red grapefruit, peeled, sectioned (pith and membranes removed)

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Barrett Radziun

Updated Feb 20, 2026