Lilikoi [Passion Fruit] Chiffon Cake Recipe

Name: Lilikoi [Passion Fruit] Chiffon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE PUREE:; 6 whole Eggs; 6 whole Egg Yolks; 3/4 cups Sugar, Up To 1 1/3 Cups; 1-1/4 cup Passion Fruit Puree; _____; FOR THE CAKE:; 9 whole Eggs (Yolks And Whites Separated); 1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar; 1-1/2 cup Sugar, Divided; 1-1/2 cup Cake Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 1/2 cups Water; 1/2 cups Cooking Oil; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract [or 1 Tsp Lemon Zest]; _____; FOR THE WHIP CREAM:; 1-1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla; 1 Tablespoon Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE PUREE:
6 whole Eggs
6 whole Egg Yolks
3/4 cups Sugar, Up To 1 1/3 Cups
1-1/4 cup Passion Fruit Puree
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FOR THE CAKE:
9 whole Eggs (Yolks And Whites Separated)
1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
1-1/2 cup Sugar, Divided
1-1/2 cup Cake Flour
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 cups Water
1/2 cups Cooking Oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract [or 1 Tsp Lemon Zest]
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FOR THE WHIP CREAM:
1-1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Sugar

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["PUREE:", "Whisk together the 6 eggs with the 6 egg yolks in a heatproof glass bowl. Add the 3/4 cup sugar [up to 1 1/3 cup] and the lilikoi puree.", "Set a heatproof bowl over a pot of boiling water [the bottom should not touch the water]. Stir mixture constantly until it thickens. Mixture should coat the back of a spoon. Pour through a strainer to get rid of lumps. Set aside.", "CHIFFON CAKE:", "Beat 9 egg whites with cream of tartar until it reaches the soft peak stage. ""Shower"" in 1/2 cup of the sugar while beating until stiff and glossy. You should be able to turn the bowl upside down without the egg whites falling out. Set aside.", "Sift together remaining 1 cup of sugar, cake flour, salt, and baking powder. Add egg yolks, water, oil, and extract [or lemon zest]. Beat until smooth.", "Add the egg whites mixture to the yolk mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold the mixture gently in a circular motion until combined.", "Pour into three 8 inch round pans [I set parchment paper on the bottom of each of the pans], baking 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees F. Use skewer or toothpick to test for readiness.", "Flip the cake to cool upside down [still in pan]. When the cake is cool to the touch, I like to squish the cake down so it tears away from the sides of the pan. It's a chiffon so can withstand the ""squish"" techniques. [If it seems to be sticking too much to the sides, simply run a knife along the edge to separate.]", "WHIP CREAM [from Joy of Baking]:", "I'm not sure if there's a difference but they said to chill the whisk, the bowl, and ALL of the ingredients to achieve maximum volume. So I did it. I whisked the whipping cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla & sugar together and achieved the perfect frosting!", "ASSEMBLY:", "I cut the 8"" rounds in half (horizontally) so that each cake pan gave me 2 rounds for a total of 6 rounds. I started by spreading the lilikoi puree mixture on top of the first layer, stacked on the next cake, then layered the whipped cream, stack on the next cake and spread with lilikoi puree, then the next with whipped cream, so on and so forth until it's fully assembled. Finally, frost the cake using the remaining whipped cream frosting."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE PUREE:, 6 whole Eggs, 6 whole Egg Yolks, 3/4 cups Sugar, Up To 1 1/3 Cups, and more.

Yes, Lilikoi [Passion Fruit] Chiffon Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Lilikoi [Passion Fruit] Chiffon Cake

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