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Tropical Delight Maracuy Cake Bliss

Tropical Delight Maracuyá Cake Bliss

Indulge in Tropical Delight Maracuyá Cake Bliss—a creamy passion fruit and dulce de leche dream that tastes like a Caribbean vacation in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 egg whites
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup passion fruit pulp
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) evaporated milk or heavy cream
  • 1 packet (10g) unflavored gelatin
  • 4 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup thick dulce de leche
  • q.s. extra passion fruit seeds or whipped cream for decoration

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Blender
  • Small microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
  1. Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the egg yolks one at a time.
  1. Add sugar and vanilla, then sift in flour and baking powder, folding gently until combined.
  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
  1. Blend the passion fruit pulp, condensed milk, and evaporated milk (or cream) until smooth.
  1. Bloom the gelatin in cold water for 2 minutes, then melt gently in the microwave and mix into the passion fruit blend.
  1. Refrigerate the mousse mixture for at least 1 hour until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
  1. Once the cake is cool, slice it horizontally into two layers.
  1. Spread half of the dulce de leche on the bottom layer and top with half of the maracuyá mousse.
  1. Place the second layer on top, then cover with the remaining mousse, creating swirls with a spatula.
  1. Decorate with fresh passion fruit seeds and extra dulce de leche if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use homemade dulce de leche for richer flavor if possible. Add lime zest to the mousse for an extra zing. The cake will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days; wrap it loosely with plastic wrap. If you're in a hurry, you can set the cake in the freezer for a quicker chill, but serve it once it's cool, not icy. This dessert is not just delicious but packed with antioxidants and vitamins from the passion fruit. Enjoy a serving as a delightful treat!
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