Description
A moist and fragrant feijoa cake with a soft crumb, blending tropical fruit flavor with warm spices for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups feijoa pulp (about 6–8 ripe feijoas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan with parchment paper.
- Scoop and lightly mash feijoa pulp.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing.
- Stir in feijoa pulp until evenly combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Add nuts like walnuts or almonds for extra texture.
- Mix in citrus zest for a brighter flavor.
- Do not overmix to keep the cake light and tender.
- Frozen feijoa pulp can be used if thawed and drained.
- Optional glaze with powdered sugar and lemon juice enhances taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
