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Sunny Tropic Mango Bliss Cake

A fluffy tropical mango coconut layer cake filled with fresh mango compote and creamy coconut frosting.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat canned
  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut
Mango Filling
  • 2 ripe mangoes diced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
Coconut Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • cake pans
  • electric mixer
  • offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare three 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients and separately cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in shredded coconut, and divide batter into pans.
  4. Bake for 22–26 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Cook mango filling ingredients until slightly thickened and cool completely.
  6. Prepare coconut frosting by whipping butter, powdered sugar, coconut milk, and flavorings.
  7. Layer cakes with frosting and mango filling, then frost the exterior.
  8. Decorate with toasted coconut and fresh mango slices before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, use very ripe mangoes and chill the cake before slicing.