A mango cake actually becomes a delightful dessert to celebrate the rich, tropical flavours of this fruit through its bright yellow-orange colour reminding one of summertime and evoking warm happiness in its taste. This is a very moist sponge cake with fresh pureed mango between the layers, bringing natural sweetness and luscious texture to the cake. The sponge is light and airy so it will soak up the flavours of the tropical fruit, and every bite's a burst of tropical goodness. Frosting may consist of whipped cream or buttercream, with mango as a smooth, creamy content contrasting with the cake texture. Some even use cream cheese with its tanginess that goes quite well, playing a sweet and sour mix with the sweetness of the mango. For decoration, one may dress it with fresh mango slices, edible flowers, or a sprinkling of coconut flakes to make it visually appealing while carrying the motif for a tropical escape. What's so appealing about mango cake is that it can be tailored. It can be a celebratory dessert for birthdays and weddings or a refreshing treat for a warm day. This flavour profile can be enhanced with the addition of lime zest for that zesty kick and the addition of cardamom will enhance the tropical experience. Mango cake caters to taste buds. It caters to different kinds of preferences. The vegan version replaces eggs and dairy products with plant-based products while retaining all the goodness that was there in the original dessert. The mango cake is pure heaven, savour it all at once or place it on top of a scoop of vanilla ice cream that's the reason desserts find an ardent fan in. Every slice transports you to sun-soaked beaches with every luscious bite.

• 1 1/2 cup maida
• 1 cup cream
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Mango puree
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• Mint leaves
• Mango slices
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• Here's a step-by-step recipe on how to prepare that delectable mango cake by taking all the necessary steps toward creating that perfect tropical masterpiece.
• Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
• Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms if you want cakes to come out easily.
• In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Doing that is the key to using this mango cake recipe so that the leavening agents are well distributed.
• In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, cream the softened butter and sugar till light and fluffy for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add eggs one after the other, beating well after each addition.
• Mix in the mango puree along with vanilla extract.
• Mix just until combined.
• Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in a dry-to-wet, or alternating, manner, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
• Mix only until the batter just comes together. Do not overmix or the cake will be extremely tough.
• Pour equal quantities of the dough into prepared pans and use a spatula to level their tops.
• Position pans in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean. Cakes will be lightly golden on top.
• After baking, remove the cakes from the oven.
• Let sit in the pan for almost 10 minutes.
• Then turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool.
• In a bowl combine heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until it begins to stiffen in 3-5 minutes.
• Whip at medium-high speed.
• Fold and toss the mango puree into the whipped cream gently until very well incorporated. It makes light and airy frosting.
• If the tops of the cooled cake layers are lopsided, trim off the excess with a knife.
• Place one cake layer on a serving plate and top with a generous amount of the mango frosting.
• Top this with another cake layer and allow what is left of the mango frosting to top the cake completely.
• Using a spatula, spread the frosting on the top of the cake to level it.
• Garnish with fresh slices of mango and sprigs of fresh mint, if desired.
• Let it refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing, and experience it for the best flavour and texture for that refreshing slice of tropical goodness.
• This recipe of mango cake is guaranteed to steal the spotlight at your next get-together: a tangy explosion of taste that somehow carries within it the heart of summer in every bite.