Description
This delightful Mango Cake recipe combines ripe, juicy mangos with a moist, tender crumb for a tropical twist on a classic dessert. Perfectly sweetened and lightly spiced with baking powder, this cake makes a wonderful treat for any occasion, offering vibrant flavor and a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 large ripe mangos (about 2 cups diced)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans to ensure the cake doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
- Prepare Mangos: Peel and dice the ripe mangos into small chunks, saving some pieces for cake decoration later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to distribute all the leavening and seasonings evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with the room temperature eggs and whole milk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Then gently fold in the mango chunks so they are evenly dispersed without breaking down.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make the cake dense.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool the Cake: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes to set before transferring them onto wire racks to cool completely, preventing sogginess and facilitating easier decoration.
Notes
- Ensure mangos are ripe and sweet for the best flavor.
- Room temperature eggs make mixing easier and help with even baking.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting or decorating to prevent melting.
