Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt; 3 Tbs. minced crystallized ginger; Pieces of crystallized ginger for garnish, optional; ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar; 1 28-oz. can sliced mangoes in syrup, drained; 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 2 large eggs; ⅔ cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; ⅔ cup low-fat plain yogurt; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt
3 Tbs. minced crystallized ginger
Pieces of crystallized ginger for garnish, optional
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
1 28-oz. can sliced mangoes in syrup, drained
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 large eggs
⅔ cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1
To make Ginger-Yogurt Topping: Line sieve or colander with cheesecloth, and set over bowl.
2
Spoon yogurt into sieve, cover and let drain in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
3
Discard liquid.
4
Put drained yogurt and minced ginger in bowl, and stir well.
5
Set aside.
6
To make Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake: Preheat oven to 375F.
7
Put oven rack on lowest position.
8
Spray 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 9-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
9
Sprinkle pan with brown sugar.
10
Using back of spoon, press sugar evenly over bottom of pan.
11
Arrange drained mango slices, round side down, on sugar.
12
Put whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and ginger in mixing bowl, and whisk until blended.
13
Put eggs and granulated sugar in separate bowl, and whisk until smooth.
14
Add oil and yogurt, and whisk until smooth.
15
Beat in vanilla.
16
With rubber spatula, fold flour mixture in fourths into yogurt mixture.
17
Pour batter over mango slices in pan; spread evenly.
18
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden and cake starts to pull away from sides.
19
Immediately loosen edges with knife.
20
Place serving platter over skillet, then invert skillet and platter; remove skillet.
21
Replace any mango slices still in skillet.
22
Cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
23
Serve warm or at room temperature with Ginger-Yogurt Topping.
24
Garnish with crystallized ginger, if desired.

845

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt, 3 Tbs. minced crystallized ginger, Pieces of crystallized ginger for garnish, optional, ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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