Recipe Description

This tropical cake combines the sweet, creamy taste of ripe mango with the vibrant tang of passion fruit. With a soft and moist texture, it is finished with a delicate passion fruit glaze that adds a refreshing touch. Perfect for brunches, summer parties, or any special occasion, it is topped with crunchy passion fruit seeds, making it as beautiful as it is

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1
• ¾ cup g
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup mashed ripe strawberr
• ½ cup heavy cream or plain yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 t
• ½ tsp baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 1

For the passion fruit glaze:

• ⅓ cup fresh passion fruit juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• Passion fruit seeds for garnish

For the strawberry glaze:

• ⅓ cup fresh strawberry purée
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• Fresh strawberry slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven:
   Preheat to 350°F (180°C) and use a round or loaf cake pan.
2. Cream the butter and sugar:
   Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add wet ingredients:
   Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed strawberries, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
4. Mix dry ingredients:
   In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
5. Bake the cake:
   Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before glazing.
6. Prepare the glaze:
   Mix strawberry purée with powdered sugar and melted butter until smooth.
7. Finish the cake:
   Pour glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with fresh strawberry slices.

Extra Tips

• Flavor swap: Replace passion fruit with pineapple or lemon for a unique twist.
• Texture boost: Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra crunch.
• Serving suggestion: Serve with fresh mango slices and a scoop of coconut ice cream.