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Mangoes, mangoes and more mangoes make this the best mango cake in town. It\u2019s made up of three layers of bouncy sponge cake topped with a homemade mango filling that’s made from, yes, fresh mangoes\u2014no canned stuff here! Fluffy cream cheese frosting is spread all over the cake, and then more fresh mangoes are sliced and decorated on top. This cake is tropical, tangy and light, with bursts of concentrated mango that taste like being at the beach on the sunniest summer day.<\/p>\n
Let the separated eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. During the last 10 minutes, preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Meanwhile, grease three 8-inch round cake pans, and line the bottoms with parchment paper.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the egg yolks until they\u2019re slightly thickened. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until the mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored, one to two minutes.<\/p>\n Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt directly into the egg yolk mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until well blended.<\/p>\n Add the cream of tartar to the bowl of room-temperature egg whites. With clean beaters, beat the mixture on high until it\u2019s stiff but not dry, two to three minutes. Fold one fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in all the remaining whites just until no white streaks remain.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Avoid over-folding the egg whites into the batter, or you run the risk of deflating it. That will leave you with dense cake layers instead of spongy ones.<\/p>\n Divide the batter evenly between the three prepared baking pans, then use a mini offset spatula to smooth the top.<\/p>\n Bake the cakes until they spring back when lightly touched, 15 to 17 minutes. Immediately invert the pans onto parchment paper, and let the cakes cool completely to room temperature.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> If you can\u2019t tell if the cake is done baking, try the toothpick method. When inserted into the cake and removed, there should only be a few crumbs\u2014no raw batter\u2014sticking to it.<\/p>\n In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and lemon zest. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped mango. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook and stir the mango filling until thickened, about two minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and let the mango filling cool to room temperature.<\/p>\n Pour the mango filling into a high-powered blender, and puree it until it\u2019s nice and smooth. Refrigerate the filling until you\u2019re ready to use it.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the room-temperature cream cheese and butter on medium speed until they\u2019re smooth and lump-free, three to four minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low, and beat in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is beautifully fluffy, two to three minutes.<\/p>\n Place one cake layer on a platter. Divide the mango filling in half, and spread the first half on top of the first cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top, and repeat with the other half of the mango filling. Place the third cake layer on top and line it up so it\u2019s even with the bottom two cake layers. We don\u2019t want the cake to look like the Leaning Tower of Pisa!<\/p>\n Finally, spread the cream cheese frosting on the top and sides of the cake, and garnish the top of the cake with fresh mango slices. Slice the cake and serve.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> First time frosting or decorating a cake? Check out our tips and tricks on the technique with our guide on how to decorate a cake<\/a>.<\/p>\n Store this mango cake, covered, in the fridge for up to four days. I like to store my cakes under a cake dome, but you could also invert your largest mixing bowl over the cake to keep it covered. Press storage wrap on any exposed cuts so the cake doesn\u2019t dry out.<\/p>\n Yes, you can fully assemble this mango cake the day before serving it. You could also make components of this cake ahead of time to make assembling it super easy. For example, you could bake the cake layers, let them cool to room temperature, then wrap them in storage wrap and freeze for up to six months (use them within two months for freshness). You could also make the mango filling up to two days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.<\/p>\n Mangoes are ripe if they \u201cgive\u201d a little when lightly squeezed. You’ll also be able to smell a potent mango aroma near the stem.<\/p>\n Your sponge cake most likely deflated because it was underbaked. Don\u2019t take the cakes out of the oven until they\u2019ve risen and turned golden brown. Once they\u2019re out of the oven, lightly press the cake with two fingers. The indent should immediately spring back. If it doesn\u2019t, the cake needs to bake for a little longer.<\/p>\n Never open the oven while the cake is baking, or the rush of cold air entering the oven will inhibit the cake from rising.<\/p>\n To cut clean, sharp slices when serving this mango cake, take a chef\u2019s knife and run it under hot water. Carefully wipe away the water, then make the first cut. Repeat these steps with every cut. The warm knife will slice through the cake much more easily than a cold one, and won\u2019t drag down the frosting. It\u2019s a bit of a tedious process, but it\u2019s worth it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sponge cake meets a sunshine-y mango filling and topping in this summery mango cake. 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When inserted into the cake and removed, there should only be a few crumbs\u2014no raw batter\u2014sticking to it.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mango-Cake_TOHcom25_278374_DR_03_14_14b.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Cook the mango filling","text":"In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and lemon zest. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped mango. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook and stir the mango filling until thickened, about two minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and let the mango filling cool to room temperature. Pour the mango filling into a high-powered blender, and puree it until it\u2019s nice and smooth. 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Step 2: Make the batter<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Add the whipped egg whites<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Bake the cakes<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Cook the mango filling<\/h3>\n
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Step 6: Whip up the frosting<\/h3>\n
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Step 7: Assemble the mango cake<\/h3>\n
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Mango Cake Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Mango Cake<\/h2>\n
Can you make mango cake ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Mango Cake Tips<\/h2>\n
How can you tell if mangoes are ripe?<\/h3>\n
Why did my sponge cake layers deflate?<\/h3>\n
How can you cut clean, sharp slices of mango cake?<\/h3>\n