How to Create a Buttercream Mango Cake with Mango Purée Painting

If you’re looking for a refreshing twist on a classic sponge cake, a Mango Cake with Buttercream and Mango Purée Painting is the perfect choice. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to bake, fill, and decorate this show-stopping cake while using mango purée to add both flavour and artistry.

Step 1: Make a Simple Sponge Cake with Mango Purée

To transform a classic sponge into a mango-flavoured cake, 

• Prepare your vanilla sponge cake batter as usual.

• Adda few tablespoons of mango purée (depending on the intensity of flavour you want).

• Fold it in the cake batter 

Bake as per your sponge recipe’s instructions. The result is a soft, golden cake with a tropical mango aroma.

Step 2: Fresh Fillings – Buttercream, Mango Purée & Sliced Mangoes

Once your cakes are baked and cooled, it’s time to build the layers. Fresh fillings are what make this cake so irresistible:

• Spread a thin layer of buttercream on your first sponge layer.

• Drizzle a spoonful of mango purée on top.

• Add thin slices of fresh ripe mango for texture and juiciness.

Repeat the same process with each layer, finishing with the final sponge on top. This creates a refreshing burst of flavour in every bite.

Step 3: Cover the Cake with Buttercream

Cover your layered cake with a smooth coat of buttercream frosting. Start with a crumb coat (a thin layer to trap crumbs), chill it for 20 minutes, and then apply the final coat of buttercream. The creamy white base provides the perfect canvas for your mango-inspired decoration.

Step 4: Mango Purée Painting & Floral Decoration

This is where your creativity comes in! Using mango purée as edible paint, you can decorate your cake with vibrant designs.

• Pipe borders and flower outlines with buttercream.

• Fill the centres of the flowers with mango purée for a bright, glossy effect.

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