Mango Cake

What is life without mangoes?

Growing up in a Bangladeshi/South Asian household, mangoes would be our go-to fruit for every occasion. Whether it was just freshly sliced mango in the garden, a mango lassi enjoyed at big family feasts or a spicy mango salsa to accompany the meat dishes on Eid day meals, the fruit has always been a firm favourite for us.

It, therefore, pleases me greatly that mangoes are so highly revered in South Asia – and rightly so – gaining the status of being the national fruit in India. It is reported that there are over 500 different types of mango, and in the Rajshahi district there are over 250 different varieties grown. Each has its distinctive flavour and arguments about the superiority of one over the other can get very serious. There are some perfect for eating on their own, some that are great for making jams, drinks, chutney, and pickles. The raw green mango is even added to a dal or curry to enhance the flavour.

Recently, I wondered why I couldn’t combine mango with my other love – cake. The result? Another delicious version of my beloved mango.

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