Irresistibly Moist Coconut Mango Cake That Will Brighten Your Day Recipe
This irresistibly moist coconut mango cake combines tropical flavors with a creamy coconut frosting, perfect for brightening any occasion with its luscious mango swirl and toasted coconut topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical/Caribbean-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients & Batter
- 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
- Preheat the oven: 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.
- Prepare batter base: 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.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add coconut milk and dry mix in three parts, mixing gently until smooth.
- Prepare mango swirl: Blend fresh ripe mango and lime juice until smooth.
- Layer batter and mango: Spread half the batter in the pan, drizzle with half the mango puree, then repeat layers and swirl gently.
- Beat cream cheese: Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Make frosting: Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then fold in shredded coconut and coconut extract.
- Frost cake: Frost the cooled cake evenly and sprinkle toasted coconut on top.
Notes
- Toasted coconut is optional for topping.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy to ensure a moist cake.
- Swirl the mango puree gently for a marbled effect.
- Frost cake only after cooling to prevent melting.