Description
A delightful cake combining the tropical flavor of ripe mango with the rich crunch of macadamia nuts, topped with a warm honey syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 cup (150g) ripe mango, chopped
- 1/2 cup (60g) macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup (60ml) honey syrup (honey warmed with a splash of water)
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Chop the ripe mango and macadamia nuts, setting them aside.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients, chopped mango, and macadamia nuts until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the honey syrup by warming honey with a splash of water in a small saucepan.
- Once baked, cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and drizzle with honey syrup before serving.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use ripe mango for the best flavor.
- Check for doneness a few minutes before the suggested baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mango Cake, Macadamia Cake, Honey Syrup, Tropical Dessert