Chunky Fresh Mango Cake

Name: Chunky Fresh Mango Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 egg; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup chopped peeled mango; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; Confectioners' sugar and whipped topping, optional

This delicious cake, a family favorite, originated years ago with a great-aunt who lived in Florida and had her own mango tree. It's a sweet, moist cake, with slightly crisp edges. —Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 egg
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup chopped peeled mango
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar and whipped topping, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the sugar, oil and egg until well blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually beat into sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in mango and pecans.
Transfer to a greased 6-in. round baking pan. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Garnish with confectioners' sugar and whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 423 calories, 26g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Chunky Fresh Mango Cake in Reminisce August/September 2009

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JoyceNokleby

Aug 8, 2019

Olive oil and canola have different heat points. I use sesame all the time but would not use for baking. I Will use butter instead or aged whipping cream...75% cream, 25% milk and stir together. That works too. Same equal amounts of apple sauce as oil.
Dalilha

Apr 12, 2017

I replaced canola oil with olive oil for the cake. And the top of the cake burnt. Could you tell me why that happened?
member16

Jul 6, 2016

I made this cake yesterday. I doubled the recipe and baked it in a 9 inch pan for 35 minutes. Most likely will make again. Very good.
kimspacc

Apr 10, 2016

Wonderful!
dbrosine

Mar 25, 2016

This is absolutely delicious!! I'm amazed how something so easy can taste so amazingly good. Bravo!!!!
sparksofember

Dec 10, 2015

Loved this cake and it was a huge hit at the Christmas party. I followed the recipe except used applesauce instead of oil and added maybe an extra half-cup of mangoes. It filled my 8-inch pan most of the way (I was nervous it would overflow but it didn't) and took about 45 minutes to bake. Tastes kind of like a light, moist fruitcake - I think this is joining my annual Christmas menu!
ohare125

Aug 24, 2015

I live in Florida and I was trying to figure out what to do with all the mangoes that come into season besides mango salsa. This cake is absolutely one of the best I've ever tasted. My family agrees. I double this recipe for one cake and quadruple it for two (plus a little extra for muffins.) I also put in double the amount of mango since I have so many but it's not necessary. It seems to me that this recipe would be wonderful with peaches also.
kano2626

Jun 23, 2014

awesome!!! i doubled the recipe to get a larger cake & baked it for about 45 minutes at 375. Baking time mostly depends on your oven. I just tested it every few minutes after 30 minutes.
mddillmo

Sep 24, 2012

This is light and delicious! I took it to a tailgate and a dinner party, and it was a huge success!
DarkestDay

Aug 27, 2011

Loved it! Tripled the recipe and made two 9 in cakes. Also left out the pecans and used pastry flour instead of all-purpose.