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Manila Mango Chiffon Cake with Mango Frosting

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What better way to celebrate the blog’s birthday and mine than by baking an all-time favorite : my Manila Mango Chiffon Cake with Mango Frosting. Yes, we’re celebrating this blog’s birthday and mine, too, this June week. I couldn’t think of a better way to THANK YOU, all my dear faithful friends than by baking one of the blog’s favorite cakes. The Manila Mango Chiffon Cake recipe was first posted 2 years ago on this site. Since then, it has grabbed readers  every single day. From my followers all over the world, I get emails on questions about baking it or just some of the nicest comments that warm my heart.

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Why is this mango chiffon cake so popular on my blog? I can only guess it is because the mango is a much loved fruit. Aside from being the Philippines’ national fruit, the mango is now gaining more popularity throughout America due to its availability, not just during the spring to summer months, but throughout the year.

Have you ever had a mango? When this heart-shaped fruit measuring about 6 inches long is fully ripened, it has a yellow-orange outer skin. Once you slice it from the fruit’s center pit, the bright orange insides reveal a sweet, succulent, slightly fibrous flesh.

I grew up with mangoes in our yard and from our farm in the Philippines. I have written, lived and breathed mangoes so much that everyone knows it is my favorite fruit. It also reminds me of my Dad. He was a health advocate throughout his life. One of the things he did not approve of was desserts. But Mom loved desserts so they compromised. Dad only allowed desserts made from fruits that grew in our backyard.  We had an abundance of fruit trees and vegetables in our yard and farm. I grew up enjoying meals made from our harvest.

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When mangoes were in season from April to May, there was an unending supply from our farm. I can still vividly smell the sweet aroma from the large baskets of fruits stacked up in the back of our kitchen on a hot summer day. Mom made the most magnificent desserts from mangoes. It was marvelous to bake this mango chiffon cake again for all of you. I hope you find as much joy in every slice, every spoonful and every story I share with you.  It’s been a pleasure bringing you my kitchen tales. Thanks for your loyalty. Your kind support inspires me every week to keep on cooking and writing. Grab a seat and feast on a hefty, moist slice of this sweet, splendid mango chiffon cake I made just for you, dear friends. Happy Birthday, Asian in Americamag!

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Manila Mango Chiffon Cake with Mango Frosting

The Manila Mango Chiffon Cake is the most popular cake on this blog. So, in celebration of two birthdays this week: the blog’s and mine, I recreated this favorite cake and re-shot more delightful photos. As with all the recipes I’ve cooked, I remain steadfast in disclosing I am not a trained chef nor am I a whiz at cake decorating. But years of home cooking and baking for my family have trained me to churn the best dishes and desserts that hit the spot every time. This Manila Mango Chiffon Cake is an AsianInAmericaMag recipe. This cake serves 6 to 8.
Course: Dessert, Merienda, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Mango Chiffon Cake Frosting
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 748kcal
Author: Asian in America recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour sifted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 7 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar for adding to egg whites
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup mango juice pureed from a ripe fresh mango or use canned juice
  • 2 whole fresh ripe mangoes sweet Ataulfo variety called Champagne or Manila mangoes
  • 1/2 cup or 1 stick unsalted butter softened, room temperature, for frosting
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for frosting
  • 1/4 cup pureed from fresh ripened mango or use canned juice mango juice
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 2 whole fresh ripe mangoes Ataulfo variety, to puree juice (also called Champagne or Manila mangoes at Asian markets)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Prepare the mangoes to be used for garnish. Use 2 fully ripened, very sweet Ataulfo variety of mangoes (also known as Champagne or Manila mangoes from Asian markets). Make little round balls with the mango flesh, by using a round spoon or small ice cream scooper. Chill in the refrigerator till ready to use when frosting the cake.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients: cake flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, at highest speed, beat the eggwhites and cream of tartar together. When there are high peaks and hardly any bubbles left, slowly add the 3/4 cup granulated sugar, a few tablespoons at a time. When peaks form and whites are shiny, put aside.
  • In another mixing bowl, make a well of all the dry ingredients. In the center add : oil, yolks, 3/4 cup mango juice. Beat with the mixer at medium speed till blended. This should only take about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Finally, fold the mango-yolks batter very gradually into the eggwhites. Try to do the folding in 3 batches, to prevent the eggwhites from dropping.
  • Pour batter into a greased round tube pan, measuring 8 inches in diameter, 4 inches high. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or test for doneness.
  • When done, cool cake on counter for a few minutes. Then loosen edges from the round tube pan, invert and take the cake out to cool. It should be completely cooled before adding any of the Mango icing. (It takes me 1-2 hours to cool the cake. Do not frost if cake is still hot or icing will melt).
  • How to make the Mango Buttercream Icing (makes 2 1/2 cups):
  • In a mixing bowl, at high speed, mix together the softened butter and 1/4 cup mango juice. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Cream and blend well till smooth.
  • Gradually add in alternating order, a few tablespoons at a time : confectioners' sugar, heavy cream. Begin and end with the confectioners' sugar.  Refrigerate the icing till ready to use on cake.
  • After frosting the cake, decorate with mango balls on top in a spiral manner. Keep cake refrigerated till ready to serve.
  • Recipe notes: in the hot summer months, I freeze the entire cake after frosting it. This cake is delicious served with Filipino Ube (Purple Yam) ice cream, which can be found in Filipino or Asian markets.
  • Cook's comments: I updated this original recipe from a previous blog post and omitted the lemon flavoring and food color.
  • Mango memo : The mangoes in the photo above are the Ataulfo variety, also known as Champagne or Manila mangoes from Asian markets. In the Philippines, we call them carabao mangoes. These are the best type of fruit for this cake recipe because they are the least fibrous. If baking this cake when it is not mango season (fall or winter) you can use canned or bottled mango juice and omit the fresh fruit on top of the cake.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 82g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 0.9mg

    Nutrition Notes: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking or baking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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    32 Comments

    1. Happy Birthday to you and your blog! Oh yes, what a wonderful way to celebrate these two occasions with the delicious mango cake, not just a cake it’s chiffon cake too! I don’t know when I have a courage to make cake for someone’s (or my) birthday… probably not for next 10 years. LOL. Too stressful than fun, actually. ::) Hope you and your blog have a wonderful year ahead! xo

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      1. Thanks, Nami! One of the best things about blogging is that I’ve met so many good friends like you! Thanks for always taking the time to come visit and give me the nicest comments. All the best to you 🙂

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      1. Thanks, Jenni! You are the kindest friend ever for sharing this post, for supporting me, giving me the best baking tips and for just being there always. What a treat to have you visit the blog and bring me a bounty of good wishes 🙂

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    4. Congratulations to your bloganiversary! When is your birthday? =D

      I still have so many mangoes left and I was out of ideas what to make more. I think so I ll attack your recipe.

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      1. Thanks,Helene. What a treat to have you visit the blog. My birthday is tomorrow and the blog’s is this week. Yes, please do try this recipe and let me know how it turns out. It’s the No. 1 read recipe on this site 🙂

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    5. Happy Birthday to both you and your blog – both magnificent! I have 2 mangos that have ripened to perfection, so the hubs and I will eat them wishing you good health and continued happiness! 😎

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    7. Oh my God that looks so good! And with a side of ube ice cream too?! Haha! Just perfect!

      Happy birthday and all the best to you and your blog. 🙂

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      1. Hi Holly! This Mango Chiffon Cake recipe works best with a round bundt cake pan. But if you want to make cupcakes, try baking them at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes. Test the middle part of the cupcake with a tip of a sharp knife, if it comes clean, then it’s done. Good luck and let me know how it turns out. Thank you 🙂

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    11. Hi there, this recipe looks fantastic! Quick question – can the corn oil be substituted with olive oil or any other oil? Thanks for sharing this recipe

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    12. Thank you for sharing this recipe. My son’s birthday will be on the first week of August and he is requesting for a mango cake cause mangoes are his favorite. I Think this will be perfect. I’ll update you soon.
      Salamat po!

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      1. Hi Betcha, I have always used heavy cream for the frosting/icing. But yes, you can try all purpose cream if it’s what’s available — I suggest you try half of the amount indicated first, then add a teaspoon at a time if you need more — this way, the frosting/icing stays thick. Good luck and let me know how it turns out.

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    14. Hi, jst saw your recipe and im drooling now:). Jst a quick Q, why on the 1st pic the icing is more stable than the one in the revised one? Is it bec on the first recipe the butter is 1 cup & on the revised it’s just ½ cup?

      Thanks.

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      1. Thanks, Dhey. I baked these cakes at different weather temperatures. In June, it’s nearly summer here on the east coast, so the cake frosting/icing starts to melt quickly under the big spotlights I use for taking food photos. As you can see, I bake real cake photos of cakes we actually eat, so the frosting/icing looks different in every photo — depending on the temperature around our house. This is why I recommend to keep this mango chiffon cake refrigerated.

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    15. Hi Elizabeth,

      You mentioned to grease the tube pan. I read that you shouldn’t grease it so that the egg whites “climb” to the sides of the tube pan. I guess your cake has a considerable height even if you greased the pan?

      Also did you use an aluminum tube pan or a non-stick tube pan?

      Thanks

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      1. Hi Alu, I have always greased my cake pans before baking and it has not been a problem as far as the outcome of the cake. I use either an aluminum tube pan or a non-stick tube pan. Both work well for this recipe. Thanks for visiting the blog 🙂

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    16. Hi there, thanks for this recipe. I tried it, but one thing that worries me is the amount of sugar in the icing. 3 cups of confectioner’s sugar sounds like a lot! I used 1 cup and it is already very sweet. Is this intentional?

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