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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.
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Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
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Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms if you want cakes to come out easily.
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In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Doing that is the key to using this mango cake recipe so that the leavening agents are well distributed.
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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.
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Add eggs one after the other, beating well after each addition.
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Mix in the mango puree along with vanilla extract.
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Mix just until combined.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in a dry-to-wet, or alternating, manner, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Mix only until the batter just comes together. Do not overmix or the cake will be extremely tough.
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Pour equal quantities of the dough into prepared pans and use a spatula to level their tops.
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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.
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After baking, remove the cakes from the oven.
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Let sit in the pan for almost 10 minutes.
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Then turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool.
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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.
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Whip at medium-high speed.
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Fold and toss the mango puree into the whipped cream gently until very well incorporated. It makes light and airy frosting.
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If the tops of the cooled cake layers are lopsided, trim off the excess with a knife.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate and top with a generous amount of the mango frosting.
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Top this with another cake layer and allow what is left of the mango frosting to top the cake completely.
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Using a spatula, spread the frosting on the top of the cake to level it.
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Garnish with fresh slices of mango and sprigs of fresh mint, if desired.
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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.
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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.