Easy Passion Fruit Cake
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.
Tools
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 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.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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