Mango Cake Recipe – Few desserts capture the essence of summer as beautifully as a luscious mango cake. Bursting with tropical sweetness and vibrant color, the Mango Cake Recipe is perfect for celebrations, family gatherings, birthdays, or simply enjoying a refreshing, fruity treat any time of the year. This cake is soft, fluffy, and infused with fresh mango purée, making it naturally sweet and irresistibly aromatic.

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Recipe Overview

• Cuisine: Asian / Fusion / Tropical

• Course: Dessert

• Servings: 10–12 slices

• Calories per Serving: ~360 kcal

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Active Baking Time: 30–35 minutes

• Resting & Cooling Time: 1 hour

• Total Time: ~1 hour 55 minutes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs (room temperature)

• 1 cup fresh mango purée (from ripe mangoes)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice

• Optional: a few drops of yellow/orange food color (for a bright mango look)

Equipment Needed

• 2 mixing bowls

• Stand mixer or hand mixer

• Spatula and whisk

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Blender (for mango purée)

• Cake pan (8-inch round or 9×13 inch)

• Parchment paper

• Cooling rack

 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Mango Purée

Peel and chop ripe mangoes (Alphonso, Honey, Ataulfo, Kesar, or Manila work best).
Blend into a smooth purée.
Avoid adding water—mango should be thick and flavorful.

Step 2: Prepare the Cake Pan

Grease your cake pan with butter or oil.
Line the base with parchment paper for easy removal.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk:

• Flour

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Salt

Set aside.

Step 4: Cream Butter, Oil, and Sugar

In a large bowl, beat:

• Butter

• Oil

• Sugar

Mix until pale, creamy, and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

Step 5: Add Eggs and Flavor

Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
Mix in:

• Vanilla

• Lemon juice

The lemon brightens the mango flavor.

Step 6: Add Mango Purée

Pour in the fresh mango purée.
Mix gently until combined.

Optional: Add a drop of food coloring for a vibrant yellow cake.

Step 7: Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures

Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Use a spatula—do NOT overmix.
Stop when the batter looks smooth and uniform.

Step 8: Pour and Bake

Transfer batter into the prepared pan.
Smooth the top.

Bake for:

• 30–35 minutes for an 8-inch pan

• 35–40 minutes for 9×13 pan

A toothpick should come out clean.

Step 9: Cool the Cake

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Move to a cooling rack and let it cool completely (about 1 hour).

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Nutrition varies with frosting and pan size.

Tips for a Perfect Mango Cake

✔ Use ripe, sweet mangoes

Fresh, fragrant mangoes ensure maximum flavor and natural sweetness.

✔ Do not add water to the mango purée

Water thins the batter and reduces richness.

✔ Use room-temperature eggs

Room-temperature ingredients mix better and create fluffier cake.

✔ Don’t overmix

Overmixing leads to dense cake.

✔ Let the cake cool fully

Frosting on a warm cake melts instantly.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with mango ice cream

• Decorate with mint leaves and mango roses

• Dust with powdered sugar for a simple look

• Serve chilled for a refreshing tropical treat

Conclusion

A mango cake is the perfect celebration of tropical flavor—bright, fruity, soft, and irresistibly moist. Whether you’re baking it for summer parties, festive occasions, or simply to satisfy a sweet craving, this cake delivers pure joy in every bite. Paired with fresh mango purée and a cloud-like mango frosting, it becomes a delightful dessert that stands out for its freshness and elegance.