You will love this elegant, easy-to-make Kiwi Cake with Light Cream Cheese Frosting! The cake, infused with kiwi puree, is moist and sweet with a subtle tang, perfectly complemented by the silky cream cheese frosting. It's healthier than traditional cakes, but you would never know it!
I love single-layer cakes—simple yet elegant. That's exactly how I would describe this kiwi cake with light cream cheese frosting.
The star of the cake is, of course, kiwi. We use pureed kiwi in the base of the cake and fresh slices on top, which adds a sweet and tangy freshness. My favorite part is the tiny kiwi seeds in the cake. They are soft but give a slight pop to each bite, enhancing the cake's texture.
We lighten the frosting with Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and a small amount of confectioners' sugar. The result is a smooth and velvety texture that spreads easily atop the cake, and the sweet and tangy flavor pairs perfectly.
What you'll love- the cake is easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Kiwi Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the cake
Step #1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step #2: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the pureed kiwi and whisk until combined.
Step #3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until well incorporated.
Step #4: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Prepare the frosting
Step #1: With a hand or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat on low for 30 seconds and then on high until light and fluffy.
Step #2: Frost your cake as desired and top with fresh kiwi slices. I left the sides bare as I like the "naked" look, and it's healthier.
FAQs
Aluminum cake pans work best for baking cakes. Aluminum heats up quickly and evenly, ensuring your cakes come out perfectly every time.
Parchment paper rounds guarantee your cake won't stick. I suggest you grease your cake pan and line it with parchment paper. Then grease the parchment paper.
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Crystal
📖 Recipe
Kiwi Cake with Light Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 10 oz kiwi fruit makes ¾ cup puree, plus more for topping
- 1 and ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 and ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
topping
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup Greek Yogurt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Prepare the cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and position the oven rack in the center. Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Peel and puree the kiwi fruit using a food processor or blender. Measure out ¾ of a cup and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the pureed kiwi and whisk until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the frosting
- With a hand or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the confectioners' sugar and beat on low for 30 seconds and then on high until light and fluffy.
- Frost your cake as desired and top with fresh kiwi slices. I left the sides bare as I like the "naked" look, and it's healthier. If you want to frost the sides of your cake, I suggest doubling the frosting recipe.
Reeves says
This is the best cake that ive had in a while.
Reese says
I love that you used kiwi puree in the cake. It was delicious!