Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 package (about 300g) of cream cheese or whipped cream for topping
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes (including baking time)
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped mangoes.
- Pour the mixture into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese or whipped cream.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming the cake is cut into 8 pieces)
Calories: 400-500 (depending on the added frosting)
Fat: 20-25g
Carbohydrates: 60-70g
Protein: 5-7g
Dish Characteristics:
- This is a simple yet delicious cake that combines the flavors of mango and cream.
- The mango adds a tropical fruity taste to the traditional cake mixture.
- The cream cheese or whipped cream frosting makes the cake extra creamy and sweet.
User Comments:
- "This was an excellent recipe! My family loved the mango flavor."
- "I used fresh mangoes from the market and it made the cake even more delicious."
- "I added a few drops of mango extract to enhance the flavor and it worked wonders."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use ripe mangoes for the best flavor and texture.
- For a more authentic look, you can add mango slices on top of the cake before frosting.
- If you want to make this cake in advance, you can bake it a day before and frost it on the day of serving.
