Description
A remarkably easy tropical dessert that combines luscious fresh papaya with a creamy center and a golden, buttery crust.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Step 2: Spread the diced papaya evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and lime juice, then drizzle it over the papaya.
Step 4: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit and milk mixture. Do not stir.
Step 5: Place the thin slices of cold butter across the top of the cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible.
Step 6: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and let the cake rest for 15-20 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Ensure the papaya is fully ripe for the best flavor. You can add a handful of macadamia nuts on top for an extra tropical crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
