Mango cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that incorporates the tropical flavours of mango. It’s typically made with a combination of mango puree or chunks and a light, moist cake base. Here’s a basic recipe for mango cake along with some serving suggestions, tips, and variations:
About this recipe
Mango cake is a tropical dessert that showcases the sweet and luscious flavour of mangoes. It is typically consists of a soft and moist cake base infused with mango puree or chunks, topped with a mango-flavoured frosting or glaze. The cake can be further garnished with fresh mango slices or other decorative elements.
The exact origin of mango cake is unclear, as it has become popular in various regions where mangoes are abundant. Mangoes are widely grown in tropical and subtropical areas around the world, including countries such as India, the Philippines, Mexico, and Thailand. These regions have a rich culinary tradition of incorporating mangoes into desserts and other dishes.
The popularity of mango cake has spread globally, and it is now enjoyed by mango lovers worldwide. The cake offers a delightful combination of flavours, blending the natural sweetness and tanginess of mangoes with the moistness of the cake. It is a refreshing and indulgent treat, especially during the warmer months when mangoes are in season.
Mango cake can be made in different variations and styles, ranging from simple home-baked cakes to elaborate layered cakes. It can also be adapted to different dietary preferences, such as vegan or gluten-free versions. The versatility of mango cake allows for creative experimentation, including the addition of complementary flavours like coconut, lime, or cardamom.
Whether enjoyed as a special occasion dessert, a tea-time treat, or a delightful finale to a meal, mango cake offers a taste of the tropics and is sure to satisfy any mango enthusiast’s cravings.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the mango cake as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet treat for special occasions.
- You can top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the flavours of the cake.
Tips:
- For the mango puree, use ripe mangoes that are sweet and juicy. Simply peel and remove the flesh from the mangoes, then puree it in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- If fresh mangoes are not available, you can use canned mango puree as a substitute.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting it to prevent the frosting from melting or sliding off.
Variations:
- To add more texture and flavour, you can fold in small diced mango chunks into the cake batter before baking.
- For a tropical twist, you can add a teaspoon of lime zest or a squeeze of lime juice to the cake batter or the frosting.
- Consider incorporating coconut by adding 1/2 cup of shredded coconut to the cake batter or using coconut milk instead of buttermilk.
- For a richer and creamier frosting, you can substitute some of the butter with cream cheese or mascarpone cheese.
So, here’s a recipe for a simple and delicious mango cake:
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Mango Cake
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
This delightful, easy to make cake is a perfect dessert during summer especially when mangoes are in season. It is made with fresh Alphonso mango puree, refined flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and whipped cream. This cake is moist, delicious and packed with the flavour of fresh mangoes. The mango truffle on top just makes the cake extra special.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Alphonso mango puree
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup castor sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups buttermilk
For Mango Truffle
- ½ cup Alphonso mango puree
- 1 cup white chocolate
- 1 cup fresh cream
- ½ cup whipping cream
Garnish
- Fresh mango slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven at 180º C. just 15 minutes before you start baking.
- Grease the base of a baking tin with butter. Line your baking tin with parchment paper.
- Sieve all-purpose flour, and baking soda in a bowl or plate. Keep aside the sifted dry ingredients.
- Blend the mango to make a smooth and fine puree. Set aside the puree.
- In a mixing bowl, take butter, and castor sugar.
- Using an electric beater, beat it well till light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla essence. Beat it well.
- Add chopped walnuts, sifted refined flour and baking soda. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula. Avoid folding too much.
- Add mango puree and buttermilk. Combine everything well to make a smooth even mixture.
- Pour the batter into the greased tin. Tap it thoroughly to even the batter from the sides.
- Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake it for about 40 minutes.
How to make Mango Truffle
- In a non-stick pan, heat the fresh cream.
- Pour this into a bowl with white chocolate. Mix it well.
- Add Alphonso mango puree and mix it well. Set the bowl in the refrigerator to cool.
- Remove the mango cake from the oven and allow it to cool down at room temperature.
- Unmould it and transfer the cake on a serving platter.
- Take out the mango truffle from the refrigerator, add whipped cream and mix. Decorate the cake with some mango truffle, and fresh mango slices.
- Enjoy.
Notes
- Always line your baking tin with parchment paper before making this mango cake. In case you don’t have parchment paper, grease the tin generously with melted butter/ oil.
- Remember, all your ingredients for the cake are at room temperature, this may help to fluffy the batter better.
- Make sure, do not over-mix the dry and wet ingredients. Simply use a spatula and gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- You can also use store bought mango pulp or puree for this cake. Instead of alphonso mangoes, you could also use any juicy mangoes.
- You can also ½ teaspoon mango essence or extract instead of vanilla essence.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Global
