Description
Sunshine-kissed Tropical Mango Snack Cake brings Caribbean flavors dancing across your palate with delightful ease. Sweet mango notes and delicate crumb invite you to savor a slice of island-inspired comfort in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 1/2 cups (192 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
Leavening Agents and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mango puree
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan with grease or parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Incorporate eggs individually, mixing completely after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Stir until just combined, then gently fold in mango puree to maintain the cake’s delicate texture.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without wet batter.
- During baking, whisk mango puree and powdered sugar in a separate bowl until a smooth, glossy glaze forms.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Once fully cooled, drizzle mango glaze across the top, creating an attractive and flavorful finish.
Notes
- Ensure ripe, sweet mangoes deliver the most intense tropical flavor for maximum taste impact.
- Substitute dairy milk with coconut milk to enhance the tropical theme and create a vegan-friendly option.
- Room temperature ingredients blend smoother, helping create a more consistent cake texture without lumps.
- Gently fold mango puree to maintain air pockets, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg