Description
Experience the tropical delight of this irresistibly moist coconut mango cake, perfect for summer gatherings and refreshing treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour (Swap with gluten-free flour blend if needed.)
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh for best results.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (A small pinch goes a long way.)
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (Almond milk is a great dairy-free alternative.)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Coconut sugar is a more natural substitute.)
- 3 large Large Eggs (Use flax eggs for a vegan option.)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Coconut oil can maintain tropical essence.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Higher quality enhances flavor.)
- 2 cups Fresh Ripe Mangoes (Choose sweet, fragrant fruit for best results.)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Can be omitted for a sweeter cake.)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Use dairy-free cream cheese for vegan option.)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (Adjust to taste.)
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut (Toasting enhances flavor.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until there are no lumps.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the coconut milk.
- Blend ripe mangoes with lime juice until pureed.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, add half of the mango puree, then repeat and swirl gently.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- Blend cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and fold in shredded coconut to make frosting.
- Frost the cooled cake and add mango slices and toasted coconut flakes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Coconut Mango Cake, Tropical Dessert