Mango & Passionfruit Cake – Not Only a Visual Delight but a Divine Explosion of Flavor!

Ingredients:

For the Mango Cake:

1. All-purpose flour (2 cups)
2. Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
3. Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
4. Unsalted butter (1 cup, softened)
5. Granulated sugar (1 1/2 cups)
6. Eggs (4, room temperature)
7. Mango puree (1 cup, fresh or canned)
8. Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)

For the Passionfruit Frosting:

1. Unsalted butter (1 cup, softened)
2. Powdered sugar (4 cups, sifted)
3. Passionfruit pulp (1/2 cup, fresh or canned)
4. Cream or milk (2-3 tablespoons, as needed)

For Garnish (Optional):

1. Fresh mango slices
2. Passionfruit seeds

Preparation Steps:

Mango Cake:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Sift Dry Ingredients:
   • In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Add Mango Puree:
   • Gently fold in the mango puree until well combined.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Divide and Bake:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops.
8. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool:
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Passionfruit Frosting:

1. Prepare Passionfruit Frosting:
   • In a bowl, beat together softened butter, sifted powdered sugar, and passionfruit pulp until smooth and creamy. Add cream or milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

Assembly:

1. Layer and Frost:
   • Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of passionfruit frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top.
2. Frost Entire Cake:
   • Frost the entire cake with the remaining passionfruit frosting, creating a smooth and even surface.
3. Garnish (Optional):
   • Garnish the cake with fresh mango slices and passionfruit seeds for an extra burst of color and flavor.
4. Chill (Optional):
   • For a firmer frosting, refrigerate the cake for a few hours before serving.
5. Slice and Enjoy:
   • Slice the Mango & Passionfruit Cake and savor the tropical paradise of flavors in each delicious bite.

This Mango & Passionfruit Cake is a divine combination of tropical sweetness, making it a perfect dessert to celebrate the vibrant flavors of mango and passionfruit.