Mango Cake with Mango Mascarpone Frosting

This mango cake is moist, fluffy, and bursting with tropical flavor! Topped with a luscious mango mascarpone frosting, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Cooling time 20

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 340kcal

Equipment

Rubber spatula
2 large mixing bowls
1 stand mixer or hand mixer
8 inch cake round
icing spatula

Ingredients

Cake

1 cup all purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup mango puree

Whipped Cream Frosting

½ cup whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup mango puree
½ cup mascarpone cheese

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter and flour.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Prepare the batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and mango puree. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the frosting: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and continue to whip for 1-2 more minutes. Stir in vanilla, mango puree, and mascarpone cheese, whipping until the frosting holds its shape. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake using an offset spatula. Garnish with edible flowers for an extra special touch.

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Notes

I love to decorate with edible flowers. I used pansies on mine, but here's a guide to other common edible flowers.
Make sure to chill the whipped cream frosting for at least 10 minutes!

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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