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Mango Upside Down Cake That Turns Every Slice Into Bliss

This Mango Upside Down Cake offers a delightful blend of tropical flavors and stunning presentation, making it a must-try dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Confirm freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk Dairy-free options available
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for best flavor
Topping
  • 2 large Ripe Mangoes Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Slightly melted
Optional Variations
  • Pineapple Slices Swap for mangoes
  • Spices (Cinnamon or Nutmeg) Add for extra flavor
  • Chopped Nuts (like Pecans or Walnuts) Sprinkle on topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch Round Cake Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Small Saucepan
  • sifter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 170ºC (340ºF) and prepare the cake pan by greasing it with butter and lining with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar, then pour caramel into the pan and arrange sliced mangoes over it.
  3. Sift together 1 ½ cups of gluten-free flour blend, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. Beat 1/2 cup of softened butter with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add 2 room temperature eggs one at a time and mix well. Then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add the dry flour mixture and 1/2 cup of milk to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
  7. Pour the batter over the mango slices in the pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes before flipping it onto a serving plate.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature, preferably with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe mangoes and ensure baking ingredients are fresh. Avoid overmixing to keep cake light and fluffy.

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