Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Mango Cake

Ingredients
  • 2C All Purpose Flour(I used 1C APF and 1C Atta)
  • 1C Mango Puree(I used Deep's canned puree from Indian Market)
  • 1/2C Unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2C Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2C Chopped Mangoes(Optional)
  • 1/2C Nuts(Optional)

Method

1. Butter the baking pan and freeze until the batter is ready.

2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.

3. Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Now add one egg at a time and beat until the mixture is fluffy.

5. Add the sifted mixture little by little and keep mixing using electric mixture or spatula.
Always keep in mind to stir in the same direction ie. Clockwise or Anticlockwise.

6. After completely adding the flour, add vanilla essence and mango puree.

7. Blend it thoroughly and also preheat the oven.

8. If using chopped mangoes and nuts add it the batter.

9. Pour the mixture into th baking pan and bake it at 400 F for 35 to 40 minutes or until the
toothpick inserted comes out clean and edges separates from the baking pan.

10. Let cool and store in air tight container.(I usually refrigerate after cutting slices)

Note:
The taste of mango ripens after time span of 10 to 12 hours.

Serving Suggestions:
1. It can be served in combination with Vanilla Ice cream.

2. It can also be given as a snack with tea or coffee.

3. It can also be given as is in dessert after lunch or dinner.

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