Chocolate Passionfruit Layer Cake (Printer-Friendly)
Moist layered cake combining rich chocolate and vibrant passionfruit flavors with creamy filling and smooth ganache.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cake
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1 cup buttermilk
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3/4 cup mild extra virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup caster sugar or granulated sugar
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2 cups plain all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened dark Dutch processed cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda (bi-carb soda)
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 cup hot coffee
→ Ganache
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4 oz good quality milk chocolate, very finely chopped
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4 oz good quality dark chocolate, very finely chopped
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1 cup thickened cream (heavy cream)
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
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Pinch of fine sea salt
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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8 oz cream cheese
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
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1 cup icing sugar
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1/2 cup fresh passionfruit pulp
→ Decoration
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2 tablespoons dark Dutch processed cacao powder for dusting
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Place very finely chopped milk and dark chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat cream and vanilla to a simmer and pour over chocolate. Let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake tins with baking paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, olive oil, vanilla, eggs, brown sugar, and caster sugar until combined.
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Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and hot coffee to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
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Divide batter evenly between the two prepared tins and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Add icing sugar and passionfruit pulp and mix until well combined.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Evenly spread cream cheese filling on top and spoon remaining passionfruit pulp over it. Gently place second cake layer on top.
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Dollop ganache over the top layer and spread evenly. Dust with dark cocoa powder. Refrigerate for ganache to set before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For extra flavor and color, add fresh passionfruit slices on top of the cake before serving.