Despite the arrival of warm days, there is one thing that brings a smile to everyone’s face with the arrival of Summer i.e. the luscious, juicy mangoes! It is simply that time of the year again when you can enjoy mango smoothies, ice creams and last but not least – cakes. Mangoes seem to find their way into a lot of desserts during this season and mango cakes are one of them.
Over the last few years, mango cakes have become increasingly popular and it’s not hard to see why. The sweet, tropical flavour of mangoes adds a burst of sunshine to any dessert, and when combined with the light and fluffy texture of a cake, it becomes pure bliss. So, this season why not make one? Whether you’re a baking enthusiast looking to try something new or just someone with a sweet tooth craving a taste of mangoes, this eggless mango cake recipe is a must-read for you!
Ingredients You Need
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup yogurt
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake tin with oil or baking paper.
- Now, take a bowl and mix the mango puree, sugar, yoghurt, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Take another bowl and put together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in it.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Fill the cake tin with prepared batter and make sure the top is smooth using a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Once properly baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool before slicing and serving your delicious eggless mango cake.
Now, that your cake is ready, it is time to add some flair to it with one of the below mango cake decoration ideas.
- Whipped Cream and Mango: Spread a layer of whipped cream over the top of the cake and garnish with diced mango for a creamy and fruity finish.
- Fresh Mango Slices: Top it with slices of fresh mango and add an extra touch of taste to the cake. This decoration idea will be perfect for those who are too fond of mangoes.
- Toasted Coconut: For a unique decoration idea, you can sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over the top of the cake for a tropical twist.
Whether you are looking for birthday cakes or anniversary cakes, following the above recipe you can make a mango cake and mark the occasion extraordinary and memorable. With its vibrant colour and irresistible flavour, eggless mango cake is the perfect way to celebrate the pulpy mango season. If you don’t want to indulge yourself into the efforts of baking then you can still enjoy the summer flavours by ordering a mango cake from FNP.
