I don’t think that there are nearly enough dessert recipes out there that include mangoes, and I’m here to remedy that with this easy mango cake recipe! Why should berries have all the fun when it comes to layer cake fillings when sweet, juicy, tropical mangoes can help to create a unique cake that is just as good – if not better than – any other fruit-filled cake? The layers of this cake are not flavored with mango but are instead a light, sweet, and tender vanilla sponge cake. A stabilized whipped cream frosting made with cream cheese is light and airy and the perfect backdrop for fresh mangoes without overpowering them like a buttercream might. Interested in trying more easy layer cake recipes? My Strawberry Layer Cake is another delicious one featuring fresh fruit.
Easy Fresh Mango Cake
Made with Fresh, Ripe Mangoes – To choose ripe mangoes, give them a gentle squeeze. A ripe mango will give a little bit, but it shouldn’t be squishy. We will use mango purée as the filling for this light, fruity cake. Easy Scratch Cake – Are you normally a boxed cake baker? It’s ok if you are – but I think that this recipe can change your mind about that! Making this cake from scratch is almost as easy as using a box mix and so much more delicious. Versatile Recipe – You can use this cake recipe to make any kind of fresh fruit cake that you like! Use the same method to make a layer cake with pineapple, strawberries, or peaches.
Key Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this fresh mango cake recipe:
Mangoes: Fresh mangoes are blended with sugar to make the most delicious fresh fruit topping for this cake. You can also use frozen mangoes. Allow them to thaw before using them. Cake Flour, Baking Soda, and Baking Powder: These are the main dry ingredients for just about any good cake. Be sure to use both baking soda and powder to get the right amount of lift for this cake recipe. Granulated Sugar Eggs Vanilla Extract Butter: Be sure to use unsalted butter, and allow it to soften to room temperature. Buttermilk: Adding acidic buttermilk to the cake batter will result in an extra tender cake with a moist crumb. Cream Cheese Frosting: The simple frosting for this Mango cake is made with softened cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar. It’s light, creamy, and a bit tangy.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make The Best mango cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C if using a fan oven. Grease and flour three 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans and set aside while you mix the cake batter.
Recipe Tips
Avoid Overmixing. An overmixed cake will become tough after baking. Mix the ingredients until just combined. Measure Correctly: Learn my best tricks for measuring ingredients for baking! Often, if you’re having trouble with baking recipes, a few changes to the way you’re measuring the ingredients will fix everything. Choose the Best Pans: For the most beautiful layer cakes, straight-sided cake tins will give you the best results. These are the 8-inch cake pans I use. Check for Doneness: A toothpick is the best tool for the job. If you press a toothpick into the center of the cake and it comes out mostly clean, that means that the cake is ready to come out of the oven.
Storing Tips
Keep this mango layer cake covered and in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it. It can be stored this way for up to 3 days.
Can I make this recipe with all-purpose flour?
Cake flour is flour that has a lower protein content than standard flour. It works best for cake recipes because it allows the crumb of the cake to be light and airy. For this reason, I don’t recommend replacing cake flour with AP flour in this recipe.
Can I use frozen mango for cake filling?
Yes! Frozen mangoes work quite well to make the puree that’s spread between these cake layers. I suggest letting them thaw before blending them for a smooth texture. You probably won’t want to put frozen mangoes on top of the cake, though. They won’t look quite as nice. Let Mangoes have the dessert spotlight with this easy recipe for Mango Cake! Don’t have fresh mangoes right now? Pin this recipe so that you have it ready when you do. © Little Sunny Kitchen
