Orange and passion fruit cake recipe

Name: Orange and passion fruit cake recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g (7.9oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing; 225 g (7.9oz) plain flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 255 g (9oz) caster sugar; 2 large oranges - zest only; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 large Orange - Juice only; 3 passion fruit; 125 g (4.4oz) icing sugar

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan oven) gas mark 4.
2
Butter a 23cm loaf tin and line with a strip of baking parchment leaving about 2.5cm or so to hang over the edges, to make removing the cake easier.
3
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl, and set aside.
4
Using an electric mixer beat the butter, 225g of the sugar and the zest until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
5
Beat in the eggs and 3 tablespoons orange juice, a little at a time, until fully incorporated.
6
Using a spatula, fold in the flour mixture.
7
Scrape into the prepared tin, then level the top.
8
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until risen and golden, and a cocktail stick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
9
While the cake is baking, make the syrup by putting the remaining orange juice and sugar into a small pan and simmering for a few minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.
10
Make holes all over the cake using a cocktail stick or skewer and brush with the orange syrup, allowing it to soak into the cake.
11
Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
12
To make the glaze, scoop out the seeds and pulp from the passion fruits and press through a sieve, retaining about 1 tablespoon of the seeds.
13
Mix the juice, icing sugar and reserved seeds together until thick and smooth, then pour over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.

1156

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g (7.9oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing, 225 g (7.9oz) plain flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Orange and passion fruit cake recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!