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The Best Passion Fruit Cake | Bolo de Maracuja

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Today, I'm sharing my family's all-time favorite Passion Fruit Cake, "Bolo de Maracuja." Made with natural passion fruit pulp and glazed with a rich combination of condensed milk and passion fruit for a double dose of sweet tanginess.

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Our passion fruit cake recipe is easy to make, moist, and delicious; this will be one of your favorite passion fruit cakes! 🎂😋

The Best Passion Fruit Cake Bolo de Maracuja

How to Make Passion Fruit Cake 

Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a nonstick 12-cup Bundt pan. Sift the flour and the baking powder into a medium bowl.

Beat the oil and the granulated sugar in a bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until combined, at least 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.

Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat the eggs one at a time, then beat the vanilla. Add about one-third of the flour mixture and half the passion fruit; beat until almost incorporated. Add another one-third of the flour mixture and the remaining passion fruit.

Beat, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed until just combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat for 30 seconds. Finish incorporating the flour by hand to avoid overmixing.

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan; smooth the top. Bake until the cake is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

Transfer to a rack and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Run a small sharp knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake, then invert it onto the rack to cool completely.

How to Make Passion Fruit Glaze

Whisk the condensed milk and 8 tablespoons of passion fruit pulp in a bowl; if the glaze is too thick, whisk in up to 1 more tablespoon of passion fruit pulp, a little at a time.

Pour the glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides, and spoon the Maracuja seeds for garnish. Enjoy!

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Recipe

Easy Passion Fruit Cake

by Camila Benitez
The Best Passion Fruit Cake Bolo de Maracuja
Today I'm sharing my family's all-time favorite Passion Fruit Cake, "Bolo de Maracuja." Made with natural passion fruit pulp and glazed with a rich combination of condensed milk and passion fruit for a double dose of sweet tanginess.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Brazilian
    Servings 12
    Calories 428 kcal

    Equipment

    • Whisk or  Hand Mixer
    • 9″ x 13″ nonstick sheet cake pan
    • Silicone Spatula
    • Mitten Oven
    • Liquid Measuring Cups
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Fine-mesh strainer

    Ingredients
      

    For the Passion Fruit Cake:

    • ¾ cup avocado oil or 2 sticks unsalted butter , softened
    • 400 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour, sifted
    • 20 g (1 tablespoon baking powder plus 1 ½ teaspoons) baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 400 g (2 cups) Granulated Sugar
    • 3 eggs , room temperature
    • 8 oz (1 cup) unsweetened passion fruit pulp such as Goya

    For the Passion fruit & Condensed milk Glaze:

    • 8 tablespoons Goya passion fruit pulp
    • ½ cup condensed milk (full-fat)
    • 1 Passion Fruit , for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a nonstick 12-cup Bundt pan. Sift the flour and the baking powder in a medium bowl.
    • Beat the oil and the granulated sugar in a bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until combined, at least 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
    • Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla. Add about one-third of the flour mixture and half of the passion fruit; beat until almost incorporated.
    • Add another one-third of the flour mixture and the remaining passion fruit. Beat, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed until just combined.
    • Add the remaining flour mixture and beat for 30 seconds. Finish incorporating the flour by hand to avoid overmixing.
    • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan; smooth the top. Bake until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool for 30 minutes in the pan. Run a small sharp knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake, then invert it onto the rack to cool completely.

    How to Make Passion Fruit glaze

    • Whisk the condensed milk and 8 tablespoons of passion fruit pulp in a bowl; if the glaze is too thick, whisk in up to 1 more tablespoon of passion fruit pulp, a little at a time. Pour the glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides, and spoon the Maracuja seeds over for garnish. Enjoy!

    Notes

    How to Store & Re-Heat
    To store: You can wrap it tightly in plastic or aluminum foil and keep it at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep it longer, you can store it in the fridge for up to a week. Just make sure to wrap it well to prevent it from drying out.
    To reheat:  You can microwave individual slices for 10-15 seconds until warm. If you're reheating a slice, add a dollop of whipped cream or fresh fruit to freshen it up. With these tips, you can enjoy your Passion Fruit Cake even after a few days or when you're in the mood for a warm slice.
    Make-Ahead
    If you want to make Passion Fruit Cake ahead of time, you can bake it and store it in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to serve it. To store it in the refrigerator, wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic or aluminum foil and store it for up to 3 days. If you want to store it in the freezer, wrap it in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and store it for up to 2 months.
    When you're ready to serve the cake, let it thaw in the fridge overnight if it's frozen, then bring it to room temperature before serving. Warm up individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until warm. With these make-ahead tips, you can have a delicious Passion Fruit Cake ready to serve whenever you want, without the stress of having to bake it on the day you plan to serve it.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Passion Fruit Cake
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    428
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    14
    g
    22
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.5
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    76
    mg
    25
    %
    Sodium
     
    263
    mg
    11
    %
    Potassium
     
    190
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    71
    g
    24
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    44
    g
    49
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    710
    IU
    14
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    9
    mg
    11
    %
    Calcium
     
    151
    mg
    15
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.

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    Published: Aug 19, 2020 · Last Updated: Jul 7, 2025 by Camila Benitez · This post may contain affiliate links

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