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Passion Fruit Syrup Cake

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Here’s a recipe for a delicious Passion Fruit Syrup Cake:

Ingredients:

  • For the Cake:
    • 150g (5.3oz) softened butter
    • 220g (7.8oz) caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
    • 300g (10.6oz) self-raising flour, sifted
  • For the Passion Fruit Syrup:
    • 200g (7oz) fresh passion fruit (around 4-5 fruits)
    • 100g (3.5oz) caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 50ml (1.7oz) water

Instructions:

  1. Make the Passion Fruit Syrup:

    • Cut the passion fruit in half and scoop out the pulp. Strain the pulp through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the seeds.
    • Combine the passion fruit juice, sugar, and water in the saucepan.
    • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly (around 5-7 minutes).
    • Remove the syrup from the heat and set it aside to cool completely.

  2. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a 24cm (9.5 inch) round cake tin.

  3. Make the Cake:

    • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the vanilla extract.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    • Stir in the Greek yogurt until just combined.
    • Gradually fold in the sifted flour using a metal spoon until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

  4. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake tin.

  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

  6. While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top using a skewer.

  7. Slowly pour the cooled passion fruit syrup over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.

  8. Let the cake cool completely in the tin before transferring it to a wire rack.

Tips:

  • For a stronger passion fruit flavor, you can use a combination of fresh passion fruit juice and store-bought passion fruit puree in the syrup.
  • If you don’t have Greek yogurt, you can substitute it with sour cream or buttermilk.
  • Dust the cooled cake with icing sugar for a decorative touch.
  • This cake is best enjoyed at room temperature.

This recipe offers a moist and flavorful cake with a delightful tangy sweetness from the passion fruit syrup. Enjoy!

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