Mango pound cake is a delicious and moist cake that combines the richness of a classic pound cake with the fresh flavor of mangoes. It is perfect for a summer dessert or a special occasion.
Here is a basic recipe for mango pound cake.
Ingredients of Mango Pound Cake
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mango puree (made from fresh or frozen mangoes)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and mango puree.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Tips
- For a more intense mango flavor, you can use a ripe mango and puree it yourself.
- If you don’t have mango puree, you can substitute it with 1/2 cup of mashed banana or applesauce.
- You can also add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- To make a glaze, mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of mango juice. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Mango Pound Cake Recipe
Indulge in the tropical bliss of our Mango Pound Cake - a luscious, moist treat bursting with sweet mango flavor.
Keywords: Mango Pound Cake
Recipe Yield: 9 to 10 servings
Total Time: 50 Minutes
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup mango puree (made from fresh or frozen mangoes) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt