Passionfruit Cake
A bright, zesty, and incredibly moist cake that perfectly balances the tropical tang of passionfruit with a delicate, buttery crumb.
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- •1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- •1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
- •2 large eggs, room temperature
- •1/2 cup passionfruit pulp (about 4-5 fresh passionfruits)
- •1/4 cup sour cream
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- •2 tablespoons passionfruit juice (strained from pulp, for glaze)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Fold in the passionfruit pulp and sour cream until just combined.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 10
Whisk the powdered sugar and passionfruit juice together until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
💡 Chef tips
- If fresh passionfruit is unavailable, you can use high-quality frozen passionfruit pulp found in the freezer section of specialty markets.
- To make this cake ahead, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- For a more intense flavor, fold in a tablespoon of finely grated orange zest into the batter.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cake should have a golden-brown crust, a tender and moist crumb, and a vibrant, aromatic scent of tropical fruit with a perfect sweet-tart flavor profile.