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Passionfruit Layer Cake with Vanilla

Moist Passionfruit Layer Cake with Vanilla Bliss Awaits

A delightful Passionfruit Layer Cake with Vanilla frosting that brings a slice of tropical paradise to your celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure for the cake
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps the cake rise and tender
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture
  • 1½ cups Granulated sugar Sweetens and aids in browning
  • 3 large Eggs Binding agent for moisture
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Imparts warm flavor
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Ensures a tender crumb
  • 1 cup Passionfruit pulp Infuses unique tropical flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Adds freshness
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar Provides sweetness for frosting
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Achieves a creamy texture
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cake pans
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Then mix in vanilla and lemon zest.
  5. Alternately mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in passionfruit pulp.
  7. Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. To make frosting, beat butter, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and salt until smooth.
  10. Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cake layers and covering the entire cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container; lasts up to 5 days in the fridge. Keeps well, frozen up to 3 months.

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