mango cake

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Apr 17, 2025

Colorful and tasty, this scrumptious dessert is perfect to serve for Easter or Mother’s Day!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SPONGE CAKE
  • butter as needed to grease parchment paper rounds
  • 6 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweetened coconut flakes, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup self-rising flour, sifted them measure
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 2 packages cream cheese, room temperature (8 oz. each)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure coconut extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fleur de Sel
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, or more to taste and sifted
  • FILLING
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups fresh mangoes, cubed and divided
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened coconut flakes, toasted

How To Make mango cake

  • Step 1
    CAKE... Preheat oven to 350ºF and line two 9-inch round cake pans with greased parchment paper rounds (DO NOT grease the sides); set aside.
  • Step 2
    Transfer the yolks into the bowl of a stand mixer; set the whites aside.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and coconut flakes; mix well.
  • Step 4
    Add to yolks and, using the whisk attachment, process on medium speed at first and slowly increase to medium-high. Mix until the yolks become fluffy and thick, their color turns into a light yellow, and when lifting the whisk from the bowl, the batter falls back in a ribbon, about 8 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add 2 Tbsp milk and coconut extract. Process on medium speed until just combined.
  • Step 6
    Spoon the yolk mixture into a large bowl and set aside for now.
  • Step 7
    Clean the bowl and whisk attachment very well before adding egg whites and cream of tartar. Process on medium-high speed for 5 minutes or until soft peaks form.
  • Step 8
    Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and blend well before adding more.
  • Step 9
    When sugar is all mixed in, continue to process until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  • Step 10
    Working in batches, add sifted self-rising flour to a sifter. Sift it again into the yolk mixture (sifting twice will give a lighter and fluffier texture to the cake), stirring well between each addition. If the batter gets too thick, add a little bit of milk, maybe 1/2 Tbsp at the most, enough to finish mixing the batter properly.
  • Step 11
    Working in batches, add egg white mixture to the batter and gently fold until well incorporated before adding more (DO NOT OVERMIX).
  • Step 12
    Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth out the tops using an angled spatula or the back of a spoon.
  • Step 13
    Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 27 to 30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Step 14
    Carefully remove the pans from the heat and place them on a wire rack; partially cool them for 20 minutes.
  • Step 15
    Flip the cake pans onto the wire rack and let them cool, upside down, for another 20 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Run a butter knife or an angled spatula around to loosen the cakes from the pans, discard the parchment rounds, and let them cool completely for 1 hour, sitting upside down on the wire rack.
  • Step 17
    Meanwhile, make the Cream Cheese Frosting… In the bowl of a stand mixer, add cream cheese and butter. Using the paddle attachment, process on low speed at first until mixed, then increase to high and process until the mixture is fluffy, about 5 minutes, cleaning the sides and the bottom of the bowl.
  • Step 18
    Add pure coconut extract and fine salt. Process again for about 30 seconds.
  • Step 19
    Reduce the speed to low and gradually add confectioners’ sugar. Mix until nicely blended before adding more.
  • Step 20
    When sugar is all in, increase the speed to high and process for 2 minutes or until fluffy.
  • Step 21
    ASSEMBLING... Spoon about ½ cup or enough of the frosting on one cake (level it out using a serrated knife if needed) and spread it out all the way to the edges.
  • A Mango Cake sliced.
    Step 22
    Add half of the mango cubes in a single layer before placing the other cake on top, pressing down gently.
  • Step 23
    Spread the remaining frosting, covering the cake entirely, keeping some to make rosettes.
  • Step 24
    Using a 1M or any other large star piping tips, make rosettes around the edges of the cake.
  • Step 25
    Spoon the remaining mango cubes in the center and sprinkle on the toasted sweetened coconut flakes over the mangoes only.
  • Step 26
    To view this incredibly delicious cake on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/BUJMXweJaoQ

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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