A luscious and moist cake infused with the tropical sweetness of mangoes. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to birthday celebrations. The combination of a tender cake, creamy frosting, and fresh mango chunks creates a truly irresistible treat.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe mangoes
- ½ cup buttermilk
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe mangoes
Instructions:
Make the Cake:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed mangoes and buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Add Mango: Gradually beat in the mashed mangoes until the desired consistency is reached. Adjust the amount of powdered sugar as needed.
Assemble the Cake:
- Level Cakes: Once the cakes are completely cool, level them if necessary.
- Frost and Fill: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Frost the top with a layer of mango frosting. Add a layer of fresh mango chunks, then top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate: Decorate the cake with additional mango chunks, mango slices, or fresh mint leaves.
Tips:
- For a more intense mango flavor, increase the amount of mashed mangoes in both the cake and frosting.
- To prevent the cake from drying out, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of fresh and frozen mangoes.
Enjoy this delicious Mango Delight Cake!