Kiwi Cake with Light Cream Cheese Frosting

5 from 3 votes

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!

Servings:

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Crystal Yentzen

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.

Notes

Store leftover kiwi cake covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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