Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake Recipe

Experience a taste of paradise with this vibrant Mango Ginger Upside-Down Cake! A delightful twist on a classic, this recipe features juicy mango slices and warm ginger spice baked into a moist and tender cake. Perfect for a summer dessert or special occasion, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Adapted from a Cooking Light recipe (June 1999), this updated version delivers the same delicious results with clearer instructions and measurements.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 286.3 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger evenly over the bottom of the pan.
  4. Arrange 1 ½ cups of thinly sliced ripe mangoes in a spoke-like pattern over the brown sugar and ginger.
  5. In a separate bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in 2 large eggs (or 1/4 cup egg substitute) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup of milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  9. Pour the batter gently over the arranged mangoes in the prepared pan.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  12. Garnish with whipped cream or a dollop of coconut cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

122g

Fat

27g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake?

Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake?

Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake has approximately 286.3 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake?

The key ingredients for Mango Ginger Upside Down Cake are Butter, Dark Brown Sugar, Crystallized Ginger, Mango, Granulated Sugar, Egg Substitute. See the full list with measurements above.

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