Description
Sweet layers of strawberry mango delight cake promise a tropical paradise of flavors dancing between fruity freshness and delicate crumb. Creamy frosting and ripe fruit slices create a luscious dessert that will transport guests to a blissful culinary escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh mango
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
Leavening and Binding:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed for approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Gradually add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients, mixing until completely integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender cake texture.
- Dice fresh strawberries and mangoes into small, uniform pieces, reserving a few slices for optional cake decoration.
- Delicately fold chopped fruits into the cake batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Remove cake from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optional: Garnish with additional fresh fruit slices or a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fragrant fruits for maximum flavor impact and natural sweetness in the cake.
- Ensure fruits are patted dry after dicing to prevent excess moisture from making the cake soggy or dense.
- Cut fruit pieces uniformly small to distribute evenly and prevent sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Dairy-free option: Replace milk with almond or coconut milk and use plant-based butter for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg