Mango Upside Down Cake Recipe

A tropical twist on a classic! This Mango Upside Down Cake features juicy mango slices nestled in a sweet brown sugar and butter base, topped with a moist and fluffy vanilla cake. Get ready for a burst of sunshine in every bite! Perfect for a summer dessert or special occasion.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 2312.6 kcal
Protein 57g
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Ingredients for Mango Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Mango Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups of mango slices; let stand for 15 minutes.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in an 8-inch cake pan or casserole dish.
  4. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar over the melted butter in the pan.
  5. Arrange the lemon-marinated mango slices on top of the brown sugar in a single layer.
  6. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  7. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  9. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  10. Pour the cake batter evenly over the mangoes in the prepared pan.
  11. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  13. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

1083g

Fat

206g

Carbs

135g

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Mango Upside Down Cake takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mango Upside Down Cake?

Mango Upside Down Cake has approximately 2312.6 calories per serving, with about 57 g protein, 135 g carbohydrates and 106 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mango Upside Down Cake?

The key ingredients for Mango Upside Down Cake are Mangoes, Lemon Juice, Butter, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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