Mango Cake Recipe

Glazed mango cake recipe is so simple and delicious. It is an easy to make cake recipe. As the mango seasons are approaching, you definitely have to give this recipe a try. The cake is prepared using all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, eggs and mangoes. The king of fruits ‘mango‘ never disappoints and makes this cake quite special. The mango glaze makes the cake super soft and moist. In this blog post, learn how to make mango cake with step by step pictures. 

Mango Cake Recipe

Mango Cake Recipe - Glazed Mango Cake Recipe with step wise pictures. Super soft and delicious mango glaze which is so soft and the glaze in the cake really makes it. It makes the cake so soft and moist. I always wanted to make a proper mango cake. I am telling you this is the perfect recipe for that. The cake is moist, soft and full of mango flavour.

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• About Mango Cake
• Ingredients
• Hacks 
• Mango Cake (Step by Step Pictures)
• Expert Tips
• FAQ
• Variations
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About Mango Cake

Mango glazed cake is a stunning and delicious dessert to satisfy your craving. It is a quick, simple and scrumptious cake. It doesn’t take long to bake and gets assembled easily. The king of fruits ‘mango‘ never disappoints and makes this cake quite special. The mango glaze makes the cake super soft and moist.

Why do people love this recipe - Mango glazed cake is so light, fluffy and tastes heavenly in every bite. It is an absolute summer family treat cake recipe. This mango cake recipe has become a staple in our family, and I also enjoy making the cake together with my kids. The combination of mango and added glaze creates a sweet and tangy flavour that’s loved by both kids and adults.

There are a lot of mango recipes available in my blog like mango popsicles, mango halwa, mango pudding, mango tart etc. The recipe I have shared here is egg based mango cake. I also have an eggless mango cake recipe version in my blog. If there is one thing that makes Indian summer bearable, then definitely it’s mangoes. You need to try this recipe before mango season ends.

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Why does this recipe work?

Mango glazed cake is the perfect and easy cake to enjoy this summer season.

Easy to make : The ingredients required for this recipe are easily available at every household pantry. It is so easy to prepare, making it perfect for summer treats.

Versatile : The cake recipe is so versatile, you can even add any seasonal fruits and puree instead of mango. Amount of sugar can be adjusted according to your taste.

Perfect for occasion : This mango cake recipe easily serves for groups of 6 to 8 people and it is perfect for family gathering. You can even double or triple the quantity according to your party or occasion.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour : All-purpose flour / maida provides structure for any cake recipe. You can also use any gluten free flour, if you want to make gluten free cake.

Unsalted butter : Butter is added to give tenderness and moistness for the cake. It also adds richness and flavour.

Eggs : Eggs are added to bind the ingredients. It also gives leveling to the cake. I have also shared an eggless mango cake recipe in my blog.

Sugar : Sugar is added for the sweetness. You can adjust / substitute with other sweeteners like condensed milk, agave, coconut sugar, jaggery according to your preference. The texture and taste may differ.

Vanilla essence : A dash of vanilla essence enhances and compliments the mango cake flavour.

Baking powder & Baking Soda : Baking powder and baking soda is used to level the cake. 

Salt : A pinch of salt in any dessert/sweet recipe enhances and balances the sweetness .

Milk : Milk is used to bind the dry ingredients.

Mango : Mango is the main star ingredient of this recipe. Mango puree is added to this recipe. For extra flavour, you can even add chopped pieces of mango to the cake batter.

Hacks 

Sieve : Sieve the dry ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt separately before adding them into wet ingredients.

Pre heating : For any baking recipe, always preheat the oven. Set the temperature to 180 * C. 

Cake batter : Cake batter should be lump free. Mix them in a stand mixer or using an electric beater.

Mango Cake (Step by Step Pictures)

1)Grease a pan with oil and dust with flour. Preheat oven to 180 degree C.

2)Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Take flour in a bowl.

3)Add in baking soda

4)Add in baking powder

5)Mix well. This is your dry ingredients

6)Now lets cream the butter. Take butter in a bowl.

7)Add in sugar

8)Add vanilla

9)Add in some salt.

10)Mix well till creamy.

9)Add in eggs

10)Mix well till creamy.

11)Add in mango puree

12)Fold gently.

13)Add in half of the flour mix

14)Add in milk.

15)Add in remaining flour

16)Fold gently.

17)Spoon it into the prepared pan.

18)Bake till done.

19)Now make the glaze. Take mango puree in a sauce pan.

20)Add sugar

21)Heat till sugar melts.

22)Unmould the cake.

23)Brush the cake with glaze

24)Brush all over the cake.

25)Set aside for 1 hour. Slice and serve.

Expert Tips

For a perfect mango glazed cake recipe, follow these tips and tricks:

• Always measure and weigh the ingredients for baking using kitchen scale.
• Sieve and add the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients mixture.
• The butter, egg, milk and mango should be at room temperature.
• Grease the baking tray with butter on all sides and dust them with all-purpose flour / maida.
• After baking, insert a toothpick in the centre of the cake. If it comes without any batter, then it is perfectly baked. If not, bake it again for a few minutes.
• Cool the cake completely, before Slicing.

Storage and Serving

The mango glazed cake can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for a week. I have added mango puree glazed on top. For variation, you can even put melted chocolate sauce on top.

FAQ

1.Can I add other filling ingredients to the cake?

Yes, you can add other ingredients like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, desiccated coconut or coconut flakes to the cake batter. It creates a unique and flavourful taste.

2.Can I use another topping for the cake?

Yes, you can add other toppings like whipped cream, cream cheese or chocolate ganache for the mango cake.

3.Why is it baked in a bundt cake pan?

The tall, uncoated sides of the bundt cake pan gives the cake a grip to raise. It also provides a different look and appeal to the cake.

4.Can I bake this in a regular baking pan?

No problem. Even if you don't have a bundt cake pan, you can bake this mango cake in your regular baking pan.

5.Can I make a tier cake using this recipe?

Yes, of course you can make 2 or 3 tier cakes by doubling or tripling the ingredients.

Variations

Mango cake with chocolate : Add chocolate chips to the cake batter and bake. Also top it with melted chocolate sauce or chocolate ganache.

Mango cake with pineapple : Combination of pineapple and mango creates a more tropical and refreshing flavour.

Mango cake with nuts : Adding nuts like cashew nut, almond, walnut to the cake batter gives a nutty flavour.

Vegan mango cake : Instead of dairy milk, you can add vegan milk options like soy milk, almond milk, oat milk to the cake batter. But the texture and taste may differ.

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