Mangolicious Upside Down Cake

Golden perfection with a tropical twist! 🥭🍰 This upside-down cake is pure sunshine on a plate. 😋

1. Before You Begin:

Mangolicious Upside Down Cake is a tropical twist on a classic dessert. Imagine sweet, caramelized mango slices baked into a buttery, moist cake. It's a delightful treat that brings sunshine to every bite.

2. Required Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2/3 cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4 cup butter (½ stick), melted
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 eggs, large
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
• 4 mangos, peeled, pitted and sliced; divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

3. Let’s Get Cooking:

Begin by caramelizing the mango slices in a skillet with butter and sugar. Pour the cake batter over the caramelized mangoes and bake until golden brown. Once cooled, invert the cake onto a serving plate to reveal the beautiful mango topping.

Step 1: Prepare the Pan and Mango

Preheat your oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x5 cm round cake pan with butter. Pat the mango slices dry with paper towels. In a separate small bowl, combine softened butter and brown sugar, then spread evenly in the prepared pan. Arrange the mango pieces from two mangos on top of the sugar mixture, reserving the remaining mango for purée.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

In another bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the puréed mango. Begin and end with the flour mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure everything is thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth.

Step 4: Pour Batter into Pan

Carefully pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent baking. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl, ensuring all the batter is transferred to the pan. The top of the batter should be level and ready for baking.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

Place the cake pan in the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the cake to prevent over-browning; if necessary, tent it loosely with foil during the last part of baking.

Step 6: Cool and Invert

Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then, carefully run a thin knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Invert the cake onto a serving platter, allowing it to cool completely before serving.

4. Serving Suggestions

Serve the Mangolicious Upside Down Cake warm or at room temperature. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream complements the tropical flavors perfectly. Consider pairing it with a refreshing fruit smoothie or a light dessert wine.

5. Nutrition

Serving size: 12 servings, Calories: 296kcal, Protein: 3g, Fat: 13g, Carbohydrates: 44g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 33g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 240mg

6. To Wrap Up:

Mangolicious Upside Down Cake is a stunning dessert that's surprisingly easy to make. Its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation make it perfect for any occasion. Give it a try and share the sunshine!