Nauru Pandanus Fruit Cake
A sweet and moist cake made with the unique pandanus fruit, a staple in Nauru. This cake is often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations, offering a taste of the island's tropical flavors.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 cup Pandanus fruit puree(from ripe pandanus fruit, or substitute with canned pandanus puree)
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter(softened)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Optional: Shredded coconut(for topping)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Fold in the pandanus fruit puree until evenly distributed. The batter will be thick.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. If desired, sprinkle shredded coconut over the top.
- 8
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ripe pandanus fruit has a sweet, slightly nutty aroma. If using fresh fruit, ensure it is very ripe.
- ✓Canned pandanus puree can be found in specialty Asian markets.
- ✓Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour, as this can result in a tough cake.
🔄 Variations
- Add chopped nuts like macadamia or almonds to the batter.
- A simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lime juice can be drizzled over the cooled cake.