Pornstar Martini Cake

About this recipe

Inspired by the popular cocktail, this Pornstar Martini Cake is a luxurious treat that combines moist vanilla sponge layers with a tangy passionfruit curd and a rich vanilla buttercream. Topped with a vibrant passionfruit glaze, this cake is perfect for celebrations and special occasions.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup passionfruit puree
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/2 cup passionfruit puree
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Fresh passionfruit for garnish
• Edible flowers for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

4. 4

   Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix in lemon zest.

5. 5

   Divide batter between the pans, smoothing tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cook passionfruit puree, sugar, yolks, and butter over medium heat until thickened. Cool.

7. 7

   Beat butter for buttercream until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.

8. 8

   Layer cake with passionfruit curd and buttercream. Top with glaze and garnish.