Mango Cake

Delicious Mango Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup mango puree (from ripe mangoes)
• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice)

For the Mango Frosting:

• 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
• ½ cup mango puree
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish:

• Fresh mango slices
• Mint leaves (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mango Puree:

• Peel and chop 2-3 ripe mangoes.
• Blend them into a smooth puree. Set aside.

1. Make the Cake:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   • In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.

   • Fold in the mango puree.

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between the two, until the batter is smooth.

   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

   • Let the cakes cool completely.

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3. Prepare the Frosting:

• Whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold in the mango puree, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.

1. Assemble the Cake:

   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of mango frosting on top.

   • Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

   • Decorate with fresh mango slices and mint leaves.

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2. Serve and Enjoy!

                                           

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