Eggless mango cake, a delicious whole wheat cake baked with mango puree and freshly pounded spices. A must bake cake for the mango season.
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About the Recipe
My Mango muffins were such a hit with kids, in the same happy mood, I wanted to bake a cake for them. I used the same recipe, instead of buttermilk, added milk and some warm spices and crunchy almonds to the recipe.
This luscious eggless mango cake, spiced with cardamom, cloves and ginger is beautiful party pleaser. I wanted to keep the cake simple and rustic, so didn’t go for any detailed frosting. It is a simple whipped cream dumped on the cake and smoothened with a spatula and garnished with crunchy almonds.
The almonds added a nice toasty crunch to the cake and the spices makes it more festive and warm. I baked 2 cakes, one cake went for my 2, who enjoyed this cake warm for their breakfast next day. I frosted the other cake with simple cream which both my kids enjoyed!
Mango Puree
I have made this cake with store-bought mango puree. i had some leftover puree after making Mango ladoos, which is another super-hit recipe in my friends circle. The store bought ones are sweetened and gives a wonderful color on the final dish.
You can definitely try this cake with homemade mango puree, I would suggest any sweet mango, i personally prefer alphonso or our recent love the mangoes from Yemen and Pakistan. These mangoes were so sweet and aromatic, they will absolutely heaven in bakes.
If using homemade mango puree, I would recommend adding yellow color or using saffron for a bright color on the cake. If you have any leftover puree, try this delicious mango & coconut rolls , you will never regret it.
The Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour, for personal reasons I bake only with whole wheat flour. You can use All purpose flour instead of whole wheat flour.
- Mango Puree, I have used store bought puree, if using homemade, add few drops of yellow color or generous pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk for natural coloring.
- Milk, is the liquid and also a replacement for eggs in the recipe.
- Fat, i have used oil instead of butter, i have not tried using butter in the recipe yet, will update the recipe when i try it.
- Sugar, baking powder and baking soda, the other ingredients most common to baking.
- Spices, I have used cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and ginger powder, all freshy pounded.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- For Frosting, I have used whipping cream, cream cheese and icing sugar. If vegan, skip the cream cheese and use non-dairy whipping cream.
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Recipe
Eggless Whole Wheat Mango Cake | Spiced Mango Cake
Equipment
- Convection oven
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Bowls for mixing the batter
- Whisk and spatula
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup mango puree
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/4 cup almond flakes
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4-5 nos cloves pounded
- 6-7 nos cardamom only seeds, pounded
- 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder
For the frosting
- 125 ml Whipping cream
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/4 cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170C. Prepare the baking pan, grease and line it with parchment paper. I used 2 5 inch pans for this.
- In a large bowl, take together flour, baking powder, baking soda together. Using a balloon whisk, whisk it all together. You can also use a sifter and sift them into a large bowl.
- To this flour mix add almonds, cinnamon powder, ginger powder, pounded cardamom, pounded cloves. Whisk this well.
- In another bowl, take mango puree, add sugar, oil and milk to it. Use an electric beater or whisk, mix the contents together into a uniform liquid.
- To this liquid add the dry ingredients in 3batches. Use a spatula to mix the flour into the liquid in single direction. Do not mix vigorously
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven, let it sit in the pan for 5 minutes. Then slowly remove the cake onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- If serving without any icing, serve it warm. If planning to frost the cakes. let it cool completely. Cling wrap and refrigerate until you are planning to frost it. I baked 2 5 inch cakes, but 1 cake got over even before i could frost and click them.
Frosting
- Take together cream cheese, whipping cream in a bowl, using an electric beater, whip until you see soft peaks, add icing sugar to this and whip until you see stiff peaks. Refrigerate until use.
Frost the Cake
- I simply dumped the whipped cream frosting on top of the cake, tried to level it and cover the entire cake. Sprinkled some toasted almonds and served.
This delicious eggless mango cake can be served for any occasion and a must try during the mango season. With the rustic topping, the cake makes a wonderful center piece for your next party or celebration.
Any leftover cake can be refrigerated in an air-tight container or just cling-wrap the cake nicely and refrigerate. We have stopped using plastic wraps at home, so i prefer to store it in an air-tight container.
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Would love to see your cakes – and this one looks fabulous with mango purée . The cake looks nice and moist and the texture is awesome .
Just look at the texture of the cake! Truly amazing… and I love the cloud like frosting on top, so cute…
Omg, absolutely stunning cake, look at the crumb, totally am in love with this cake. And the cream frosting looks absolutely gorgeous.
I am so in love with the texture of the cake Priya. It looks fabulous. With the spices and mango, this is one flavourful cake.
The moment I saw the word mango, I bookmarked it. The cake looks moist and very delicious.
That cake filled with mango flavor and topped with whipped cream sounds decadent.
The cake looks very good and the moment I read mango I was sold 🙂
Amazing cake and love the texture and the crumb.Topping with the whipped cream is simple and elegant.
What an elegant bake!! Love the topping with cream and crunchy almonds.. beautiful mango cake looks well baked with a nice crumb!!
The cake looks stunning and what a lovely texture to the cake Priya..will surely make this when the mangoes are in season for us.
Pic looks so drooling yum!! Mango and spices are giving a warmth to this cake.
Mango and spice sure make this a perfect festive cake. Lovely texture.
Wow mango and spice a completely different combination. Love the beautiful icing on the top too.
You cannot go wrong with mango and warm spices – heavenly combination. Cake looks so soft and fluffy. Good one Priya.
you are bringing us many many flavours, Priya ! Mango cake with that topping is so flavourful.. well done !
The texture of the cake is fabulous and the color is beautiful with the mango puree in it.
Almond and mango must be really yummy!!
Now I need to wait for summer to baKE THIS. LOOKS VERY DELICIOUS
I have some mango puree in my fridge right now – this might be on the agenda this week and I love the way the whipped cream is just dumped on – looks so rustic!
Undoubtedly this cake must be one of your best cake, I can say that from the texture of the cake. Love that cloud type of frosting on the top
This is so beautifully baked Priya. Now mangoes are in season and I am tempted to bake these.