Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Mango & Coconut Cake


















This is a cake I like to make for my Dad. He's one of these folks that, believe it or not, doesn't like chocolate much at all. He does, however, love to stuff his pie hole with fruity cakes and pies. So I make this one a lot when I'm at my parent's house, because it is right up his alley and is a very easy cake to whip up for breakfast or tea time.

This cake is perfect with coffee, tea, or milk. And it is naturally delicious and vegan (not a modified recipe)!

1 1/4 Cups of All Purpose Flour
2/3 Cup Sugar
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
1/8 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger (optional)
1/2 Ripe Mango (dime size cubes or chunks)
3/4 Cup Soy Milk
1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
Flaked Coconut for topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees & grease a round baking pan.

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and ginger. Mix thoroughly and create a well in the center. Place the milk, oil, mango, and vanilla in the well and mix gently till homogeneous. Pour into prepared baking pan and top with coconut. Bake for 27-30 min.

See how moist?


















Pretty Cake!

51 comments:

  1. I can see why your dad would enjoy this wonderful cake. I think looks fabulous and with a good cup of coffee in the morning this would be a perfect treat.

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  2. Stella, this looks fabulous! I love mango and coconut and was thinking of doing some mango coconut cupcakes next week for my blog. this looks super good and I see why its one of your dad's favorites.

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  3. Mango and coconut? Looks witchy good :)

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  4. yum! I have some organic frozen mango chunks in my freezer right now; do you think those would work?

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  5. Hi Lindsey, yes, I do think they would work. I would thaw them in the fridge or on the counter first though, so that you can dab unwanted liquid off before baking. I always frozen mango too-it's great for cobblers!

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  6. Oh my...that looks so delish!

    Enjoy!

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  7. Stella - this recipe rocks! I love that it looks so luscious but is egg and butter free and perfect for my mum who loves cake but needs to watch her cholesterol intake. Btw, your site is just bewitching ;)

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  8. That looks perfect for summer! I could go for a slice of that right now.

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  9. Yum Yum... too bad my hubby doesn't like coconuts... I'll make it for my friends :) thanks!

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  10. Thank you, Denise. We love it too for being so delicious and free of cholesterol. There are also no trans fats and the saturated fat is very low.

    Thanks Rick! It is perfect for summer-mango season is around the corner.

    Hi Nour! You could top it with thinly sliced almonds maybe? If hubby likes that...

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  11. Mmmm... that looks so yummy! I love coconut - so does my fam - I'll have to try this one!

    I love your food pics :-)

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  12. thank you for dropping by my blog. that cake looks awesome! mangoes and coconut are a deadly combo for me....mmmm....

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  13. Wow, Stella !!!!!!!

    First of all I have to congratulate you...Your blog has evolved in the most beautiful way...it looks sensational and I love your healthy recipes, particularly this cake!!! Can't wait to make it because it is the type of cake I can indulge on (you know my stomach does not resist too much cream or chocolate...) Second, my daughter is a coconut fan !!!
    Un beso, Cristina

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  14. How tropical this is!! Mango and coconut :) I like!!

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  15. Yum! This looks perfect--some of my favorite flavors! Thanks for stopping by my blog--it is nice to see yours too as it looks like you have a lot of amazing recipes. I'll be back.

    Aloha,

    Deb

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  16. wow that looks really good. Moist n crunchy it seems at the top...n I lOVE mangoes!!! thanx for sharing ^^ I like ur cake pan...it looks different.

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  17. WOW! I'm not a big fan of Coconut, but I love me some Mango... I just might have to break down and make this even with the coconut. And who knows, I might just come out loving coconut in the end. Thanks for the idea!

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  18. My son is one of those people! I personally don't get it! This cake sounds lovely and I'm going to bookmark it to make for my son! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. that'a a awesome looking cake, i am sure it makes a great breakfast..what could be a better way to start your day..my best friend is like your dad , she doesn't like chocolate at all but love fruits and these kind of stuff..

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  20. The coconut cake looks very moist and delicious! I especially love that coconut topping!

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  21. Now that's an amazing cake. Love the mango/cocont combo. Great job Stella!

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  22. The photo that shows the moist-ness of the cake really makes me want a piece! Really great post =]

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  23. Omg, that cake looks awesome. Great blog! :>)

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  24. No wonder your dad loves this cake, Stella! Mango and coconut? There are two winners right there! And it makes a lovely presentation too!

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  25. Although I do love chocolate, I often prefer a light, fruity dessert. This tropical cake would definitely fulfill that craving!

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  26. Wow. This looks amazing. Now if I can just improve my mango cutting skills.....

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  27. No wonder your dad likes this cake, the ingredients make this a wonderful tropical treat.

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  28. I've made a mango cake before...but gosh your coconut version looks SO good! I love the scatter of coconut on top...yum!

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  29. Oh gosh, this looks amazing! I'm not a chocolate lover, either - but ADORE mango, and even more when it's paired with coconut :) So glad you posted this!

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  30. Wow! Way better than a regular coffee cake, I say! Light and fruity! Thanks a million, I am going to use this extra mango in the fridge on this cake!

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  31. It looks so delicious, I love the combination Mango/ coconut. Who needs chocolate with something so yummy and fruity?

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  32. Thanks for passing from my blog. Your cake looks moist and delicious, packed with flavour. Love anything with coconut in it.

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  33. You are definitely someone after my heart - mango, soymilk and ginger - love the combination! Especially with the coconut on top!

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  34. What a delicious cake.

    My son is 12 and he will not eat chocolate ever since the day he was born.It's strange cause I am a chocoholic and his dad loves chocolate as well.

    Thank you for coming by and leaving a lovely comment.

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  35. Oh, I am in love and all I can do is drool! I am not much of a chocolate eater either but, this coconut and mango sounds and looks like the ultimate! Yum!

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  36. Stella, This is a beautiful cake!! Oh my goodness, I'm going to make this! Love the flavors.

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  37. What a beautiful cake, I would never have thought to do mango and coconut, but what a perfect pairing.

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  38. Hola Stella

    A mí me encanta el chocolate, pero tengo que decir que este tipo de pasteles también me apasionan y siempre tengo un buen trozo de pastel para el desayuno ... el tuyo se ve delicioso.

    Besos

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  39. Gracias Trotamundos. Me siento exactamente asi!

    Thanks everyone for all of your very sweet and enchanting comments. I hope you try this treat soon!

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  40. What an amazing cake. Being a fan of both coconut and mango, this will be a perfect double treat for me. I am sure gonna try this soon.

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  41. Here's this cake! I don't know how I missed it. Amazing. Thanks for the recipe!

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  42. Hi..my first visit here, instantly fall in love with your bakes, delicious!

    http://treatntrick.blogspot.com

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  43. My gosh....this cake looks really delicious. I love to see all those mango pieces in it. I would love to make this. I can imagine the beautiful taste, flavour and texture....mmm. For your info, you can adjust settings to your comment box to allow for 'Name/URL'. Take care. MaryMoh from http://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.com

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  44. That cake looks so amazingly good!

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  45. This cake looks sooo yums. Love mango and coconut, so THai-ish. That cocoonut on top, is it freshly shaven or dried? I ll make it soon.

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  46. Hey Zee, it is dried, lightly sweetened coconut. Let me know how it is if you try it!

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  47. I made the cake, which was quick and easy. It came out extremely moist and soft and i will make it again for sure.
    I think i would dare sneak in a chocolate version at least sometimes.
    Thanks for the recipe! I need to copy and print it asap!

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  48. I was given a box of mangoes and was searching for some mango recipes today... very excited to have stumbled upon this one. Not only does it look DELICIOUS but I also had all the ingredients already (minus the coconut, lol)! So quick to prepare, and currently baking it in the oven right now. Can't wait to try it =)

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