Irresistibly Moist Coconut Mango Cake That Will Brighten Your Day Recipe
This irresistibly moist coconut mango cake combines tropical flavors of fresh mango and creamy coconut in a tender, swirl-styled cake topped with luscious coconut frosting and optional toasted coconut for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Mango Swirl
- 2 large Fresh Ripe Mangoes (pureed)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
Coconut Frosting
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut (toasted optional)
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract
Instructions
- For the Cake Batter
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pan. - Mix dry ingredients
Whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until light and lump-free. - Cream butter and sugar
Beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. - Add eggs and vanilla
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth. - Add wet and dry mixes
Gradually add coconut milk and dry mix in three parts, mixing gently until smooth. - For the Mango Swirl
Blend fresh ripe mango and lime juice until smooth. - Layer and swirl
Spread half the batter in the pan, drizzle with half the mango puree, then repeat layers and swirl gently. - For the Coconut Frosting
Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. - Mix frosting ingredients
Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then fold in shredded coconut and coconut extract. - Frost & finish
Frost the cooled cake evenly and sprinkle toasted coconut on top.
Notes
- To toast shredded coconut, spread it on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting for best results.