Mango Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Mango Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 None (14-oz) can mango slices, drained and juice reserved; 1 None (8-oz) package pound cake mix; 1 None medium egg; None None For the Sauce; None None Juice of half a lime; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp chopped pistachios to garnish; None None Creme fraiche or custard to serve (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp sugar
1 None (14-oz) can mango slices, drained and juice reserved
1 None (8-oz) package pound cake mix
1 None medium egg
None None For the Sauce
None None Juice of half a lime
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp chopped pistachios to garnish
None None Creme fraiche or custard to serve (optional)

1
Heat butter in large skillet; add sugar. Heat gently, stirring until dissolved. Add mango slices; cook for 2 mins, tossing, until softened. Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment. Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Arrange mango slices on the bottom of the prepared pan; set aside.
2
Make pound cake according to package directions, using the egg. Spoon over mangoes; spread evenly using the back of a spoon. Bake for 20-25 mins until cake is golden and cooked through on the top. Loosen edges with knife; carefully turn cake onto a serving plate. Remove parchment.
3
For the sauce: Heat mango and lime juices, sugar and 2 tbsp water in pan until sugar dissolves. Pour over cake; sprinkle with pistachios. Cut into wedges; transfer to plates. Serve with creme fraiche or warm custard, if desired.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 None (14-oz) can mango slices, drained and juice reserved, 1 None (8-oz) package pound cake mix, and more.

Yes, Mango Upside Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mango Upside Down Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions