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MANGO UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Mango Upside Down Cake That Will Brighten Your Day

This Mango Upside Down Cake is a tropical delight and ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining ripe mangoes with a creamy coconut whipped topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 pieces Ripe Mangoes diced
  • 0.25 cups Butter softened unsalted
  • 1 cups Butter softened unsalted
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1.25 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cups Mango Puree homemade is best
  • 4 pieces Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Coconut Whipped Cream
  • 1 can Coconut Milk chilled
  • 2-3 teaspoons Sugar/Honey to taste

Equipment

  • 8-inch baking tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Pot
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Gather all ingredients at room temperature.
  2. In a small pot, melt ¼ cup butter with ½ cup brown sugar until bubbling. Pour into an 8-inch baking tin.
  3. Peel and slice the mangoes, then arrange over the caramel base in the baking tin.
  4. Beat 1 cup butter with 1.25 cups sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Then add vanilla extract.
  6. Mix in 1 cup mango puree until combined.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet mixture.
  8. Pour batter over arranged mango slices, smoothing the top.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Test with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
  11. Scoop chilled coconut cream into a bowl, add sugar/honey, and whip until thick.
  12. Slice and serve with coconut whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter for a light texture.

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