Description
Mango cake is a vibrant, tropical dessert that captures the essence of summer in every slice. This easy-to-make cake features moist layers infused with ripe mango puree and is topped with a creamy frosting, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. Perfect for birthdays, casual gatherings, or simply treating yourself, this mango cake will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- Blend the chopped mangoes into a smooth puree; set aside half for frosting.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in milk and half of the mango puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with remaining mango puree mixed with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg