Mango Vanilla layer Cake recipe

5 from 6 votes

Craving something sweet and fruity? Look no further than this Mango Vanilla Layer Cake recipe. Bursting with the flavors of sweet mangoes and fresh fruit, each bite is a delicious blend of tropical goodness.

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Total Time55

Servings: 10 slices

Author: Maria Corcuera

Equipment

3 6-inch cake pans
1 Electric mixer
1 2A wilton tip optional
1 piping bag optional

Ingredients

Vanilla Cake

2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
2 large eggs room temperature
2 large egg whites room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
1 cup milk room temperature

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 ½ cups unsalted butter room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
20 ounces cream cheese room temperature
1.5 tablespoons lime juice
3 cups powdered sugar spooned and leveled, then sifted
1 ½ cup ripe mangoes (Ataulfo mangoes are a great option!) in small cubes, then measured

Instructions

Vanilla Cake

Preheat the oven temperature to 350°F. Grease three 6-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
2 1/2 Cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar for about 3 minutes until the butter becomes lighter in color. Then, add the eggs, egg whites, and vanilla paste, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed.
1 1/2 cup (300 g) granulated sugar, 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 2 large egg whites, 2 teaspoons vanilla paste
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined; do not overbeat.
1 cup (236.6 ml) milk
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes after removing them from the oven. Then, remove the cakes from the baking pan and place them in a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Over the bowl of a stand mixer, beat room temperature butter, and vanilla on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and lime juice, and beat until combined, being careful not to overbeat.
1 ½ cups (340.5 g) unsalted butter, 3 teaspoons vanilla paste, 20 ounces (567 g) cream cheese, 1.5 tablespoons lime juice
With the electric mixer on low speed, gradually incorporate powdered sugar and beat until smooth and well combined.
3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar

To assemble

Place the first cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over it.
Create a barrier of cream cheese frosting around the edge of the cake layer to contain the filling. Then, add 1/3 of the diced mango in the center.
1 ½ cup (247.5 g) ripe mangoes (Ataulfo mangoes are a great option!)
Gently add the second layer on top and repeat the process by spreading frosting, creating a barrier, and adding the fresh mango filling.
Finally, place the last cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
For decoration, use Wilton tip 2A to pipe on the top of the cake. Sprinkle the remaining diced mango over the top for a more professional look.

Notes

Expert Tips for the best fresh Mango Cake

Here are some expert tips to make your mango vanilla layer cake even better:

Choose the Best Ingredients: Pick good quality ingredients, especially for butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Good stuff in equals great taste out!
Go for Ripe Mangoes: Make sure your mangoes are ripe and juicy. They'll bring out the best flavor in your cake.
Handle the Batter with Care: After adding the dry ingredients, be gentle with the batter. Overmixing can lead to a tough cake, so just mix until everything is combined.
Handle the Frosting with Care: Don't overmix the cream cheese frosting; it might get too soft to pipe. If it does, pop it in the fridge for a bit to firm up.
Consider Vanilla Paste: Vanilla paste adds an extra punch of flavor, but vanilla extract works too. If you can, go for the paste for that extra oomph!

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