Passionfruit, Lime, and Thyme Loaf

Enjoy the refreshing blend of passionfruit, lime, and thyme in this delightful loaf cake, perfect for any occasion.

(Makes 1 loaf)

  • 170 g butter at room temperature
  • 170 g castor sugar
  • 100 g yoghurt
  • 30 ml lime juice
  • 30 ml chopped thyme
  • 100 ml passionfruit pulp
  • 210 g self-raising flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • Pinch of salt

Lime Syrup

  • 100 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 50 ml lemon juice
  • 80 ml castor sugar
  • 5 ml lime zest
  • 20 ml sugar for sprinkling
  • chopped thyme for garnish

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
  • Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition. Add the lime zest and mix.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix gently – until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  • Spoon the cake batter into the loaf pan, even it out and bake for about 1 hour until done. (when you insert a skewer it must come out clean)
  • While the loaf is in the oven, prepare the lime syrup. Mix all the ingredients together in a saucepan, stir to dissolve the sugar and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • A few minutes after the loaf comes out of the oven, prick lightly with a fork and pour over the hot syrup. Sprinkle the sugar over the loaf and leave to cool completely before removing from the pan. Garnish with chopped thyme