🍰 Imagine slicing into a cake that glows with tropical sunshine, its golden crumb infused with the lush sweetness of ripe mango. This isn’t just dessert — it’s a celebration of fruit, texture, and indulgence. From the very first glance, it captivates: soft, airy layers crowned with a glossy blueberry glaze that glistens like jewels. The aroma is irresistible — vanilla, mango, and a hint of citrus rising from the plate. Each bite is a journey: the sponge is tender and moist, the glaze tangy and vibrant, and the cream sauce silky and aromatic. It’s the kind of cake that makes silence fall around the table. That makes forks pause mid-air. That makes guests lean in for seconds. It’s tropical yet elegant, playful yet refined.✨
The mango purée lends a natural sweetness that dances with the vanilla. The blueberries add contrast — a burst of tartness that cuts through the richness. And the vanilla cream? It’s the final flourish, melting into the sponge and elevating every flavour. This cake doesn’t shout — it sings. It’s perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or quiet moments of indulgence. It’s easy to make, yet looks like it came from a patisserie. It’s light enough for afternoon tea, yet decadent enough for dessert. It’s a recipe that rewards you with every step. From whisking the eggs to spooning the glaze, it’s pure joy. It’s the kind of bake that makes you feel like a pastry chef and a fruit lover all at once. It’s a cake that tells a story — of sunshine, sweetness, and simplicity. And once you’ve tasted it, you’ll want to make it again and again.🍋
⏱️ Quick Overview
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cuisine: Tropical-inspired
- Category: Cake / Dessert
🥭 Mango Cloud Cake with Blueberry Glaze & Vanilla Cream
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🥭 Bursting With Real Mango — fresh purée gives natural sweetness and moisture
🫐 Tangy Blueberry Glaze — adds vibrant colour and fruity contrast
🍰 Soft & Airy Texture — sponge is light yet satisfying
🍦 Vanilla Cream Sauce — silky, aromatic, and indulgent
🎉 Perfect For Celebrations — elegant enough for any occasion
🕒 Simple Steps, Stunning Results — no complex techniques required
🌿 Balanced Flavour — sweet, tart, creamy, and fresh in every bite
📅 Nutrition Per Serving (8 servings)
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Sugars: 28 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Fibre: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
🥭 Taste The Tropics In Every Slice
👨🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-step)
✔️ Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 22 cm round cake tin and dust with flour.
💡Tip: Use parchment at the base for easy release.
✔️ Step 2: Whisk Eggs & Sugar
Beat eggs and sugar until pale and doubled in volume.
💡Tip: Use room temperature eggs for better aeration.
✔️ Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in vegetable oil, mango purée, and vanilla essence.
💡Tip: Blend mango until smooth for even texture.
✔️ Step 4: Fold In Dry Ingredients
Sift flour and baking powder, then fold gently into the batter.
💡Tip: Use a spatula and avoid overmixing to keep it airy.
✔️ Step 5: Bake the Cake
Pour into prepared tin and bake for 30–35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
💡Tip: Don’t open the oven early — it may deflate.
✔️ Step 6: Cool Completely
Let cake cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
💡Tip: Cooling prevents soggy base and helps glaze set.
✔️ Step 7: Make Blueberry Glaze
Simmer blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice until juicy. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened.
💡Tip: Stir constantly to avoid lumps and burning.
✔️ Step 8: Prepare Vanilla Cream
Whip cream with icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Chill until serving.
💡Tip: Use chilled bowl and beaters for best results.
✔️ Step 9: Assemble the Cake
Spread blueberry topping over cooled cake.
💡Tip: Let glaze cool slightly before spreading to avoid melting the sponge.
✔️ Step 10: Serve With Cream
Slice and serve with vanilla cream sauce on the side or drizzled over.
💡Tip: Garnish with mint or extra mango slices for flair.
🍰 A Cake That Glows With Sunshine
🛒 Ingredients
🥚 Eggs — 3 large
🍬 Sugar — 200 g
🌾 All-purpose flour — 200 g
🛢️ Vegetable oil — 100 ml
🥭 Mango purée — 250 g (approx. 2 medium mangoes)
🌿 Vanilla essence — 1 tsp
🥄 Baking powder — 1 tsp
🫐 Blueberry topping:
🫐 Blueberries — 200 g (fresh or frozen)
🍬 Sugar — 2 tbsp
🍋 Lemon juice — 1 tsp
🌽 Cornstarch — 1 tsp (mixed with 1 tbsp cold water)
🍦 Vanilla cream sauce:
🥛 Whipping cream — 200 ml
🍬 Icing sugar — 2 tbsp
🌿 Vanilla essence — 1 tsp
🫐 Blueberry Glaze, Mango Days
🧊 Storage & Freshness Tips
❄️ Store cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
🧊 Keep cream sauce chilled separately until serving
🍽️ Avoid freezing — texture may change due to fruit and cream
🌬️ Let cake cool fully before storing to prevent condensation
🫐 Glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated for 2 days
🍽️ Kitchen Tools and 🛠️ Equipment Needed 🔪
🥄 Mixing bowls
🔪 Whisk or electric mixer
🧁 22 cm round cake tin
📏 Measuring spoons and cups
🧂 Sieve for flour
🍳 Saucepan for glaze
🍦 Hand mixer for cream
🍦 Creamy, Dreamy, Irresistibly Light
📅 Nutritional Benefits
🥭 Mango provides vitamin A and natural sweetness
🫐 Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and fibre
🥚 Eggs add protein and structure
🌾 Flour offers energy and texture
🛢️ Oil keeps the cake moist without heaviness
🍬 Sugar adds sweetness and balance
🍦 Cream adds richness and calcium
🍋 Lemon juice brightens and preserves the glaze
🌿 Vanilla enhances aroma and depth
🌽 Cornstarch thickens without altering flavour
🌿 Health Benefits of the Ingredients
🥭 Mango supports eye health and immunity
🫐 Blueberries help fight inflammation and boost brain function
🥚 Eggs contain essential amino acids and B vitamins
🌾 Flour provides slow-release energy
🛢️ Vegetable oil contains heart-friendly fats
🍬 Icing sugar in moderation adds quick energy
🍦 Whipping cream offers fat-soluble vitamins
🍋 Lemon juice aids digestion and adds vitamin C
🌿 Vanilla has calming properties and enhances flavour
🌽 Cornstarch is gluten-free and easy to digest
🍋 Sweetness With A Citrus Kiss
📅 Serving Suggestions
🍨 Serve chilled with a drizzle of vanilla cream for a refreshing finish
🍓 Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves for a vibrant presentation
🍵 Pair with jasmine or green tea for a light contrast
🍷 Enjoy with a glass of Moscato or sparkling rosé
🍍 Add a spoonful of mango sorbet on the side for tropical flair
🍫 Sprinkle with white chocolate shavings for elegance
🍽️ Present in individual ramekins for a plated dessert look
🍋 Add lemon zest to the cream for a citrusy twist
🍪 Serve with almond biscotti for crunch
🍯 Drizzle with honey for added sweetness and shine
💡 Top 20 Tips
Use ripe mangoes for maximum flavour
Blend mango purée until completely smooth
Sift flour and baking powder together for even rise
Whip eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy
Fold dry ingredients gently to preserve airiness
Use parchment paper for easy release from the tin
Cool cake fully before adding glaze
Simmer blueberries slowly to avoid bursting
Add cornstarch slurry gradually while stirring
Chill cream and bowl before whipping
Whip cream to soft peaks — not stiff
Use icing sugar for smoother texture in cream
Let glaze cool slightly before spreading
Use a serrated knife to slice the cake cleanly
Store cream separately to maintain texture
Decorate just before serving for freshness
Use lemon juice to balance blueberry sweetness
Avoid overbaking — check with a skewer early
Use a wire rack for even cooling
Garnish with edible flowers for a showstopper finish
🍽️ From Fruit To Fantasy
♻️ 20 Professional Secrets
Use mangoes at room temperature for better blending
Add a pinch of salt to the batter to enhance sweetness
Use cake flour for a finer crumb
Warm eggs slightly for better volume when whisking
Add a splash of lime juice to the glaze for brightness
Use vanilla bean paste for deeper aroma
Fold batter with a spatula, not a whisk
Bake in the centre of the oven for even heat
Use a digital scale for precise measurements
Cool glaze in an ice bath for faster setting
Whip cream slowly at first, then increase speed
Use a chilled metal bowl for best whipping results
Add a drop of almond extract to the cream for depth
Strain blueberry glaze for a smoother finish
Use a cake ring for perfect shape and edges
Brush cake with syrup if storing overnight
Layer glaze in two stages for shine and thickness
Use a turntable for even glaze spreading
Decorate with mango curls for visual appeal
Serve on chilled plates to keep cream stable
🌿 Elegant Simplicity In Every Bite
🎨 Creative Variations to Try
🍓 Strawberry Mango Cake — swap blueberries for strawberries and add strawberry purée to the cream
🥥 Coconut Mango Delight — add shredded coconut to the batter and use coconut cream instead of dairy
🍫 Chocolate Mango Fusion — add cocoa powder to the sponge and drizzle with dark chocolate ganache
🍋 Lemon Mango Zest — add lemon zest to the batter and glaze for a citrusy twist
🧀 Mango Cheesecake Hybrid — layer mango sponge over a light cream cheese base
🍇 Grape & Mango Glaze — use red grapes for a sweet-tart topping
🍍 Tropical Trio — add pineapple chunks to the batter and passionfruit to the glaze
🌰 Nutty Mango Cake — fold in crushed pistachios or almonds for texture
🍎 Apple Mango Spice — add cinnamon and grated apple to the sponge for autumn warmth
🌿 Herb-Infused Mango — infuse cream with basil or mint for a gourmet touch
🎯 Common Mistakes to Avoid
🥭 Using underripe mangoes — results in bland flavour
🧁 Overmixing the batter — makes the cake dense
🌡️ Baking at too high a temperature — causes cracking
🫐 Not thickening the glaze enough — it will run off the cake
🍬 Adding sugar to cream too early — affects whipping
❄️ Whipping warm cream — won’t hold peaks
🥄 Skipping sifting — leads to uneven texture
🍋 Using too much lemon — overpowers the mango
🧊 Assembling while cake is warm — glaze and cream will melt
🍽️ Serving without garnish — misses visual impact
🍓 A Dessert That Dances On The Tongue
🌍 Variations Around the World
🇫🇷 France – Gâteau mangue avec crème vanille et coulis de myrtilles
🇯🇵 Japan – Mango kasutera with whipped cream and blueberry syrup
🇺🇸 USA – Mango sponge cake with blueberry compote and vanilla drizzle
🇮🇹 Italy – Torta al mango con crema alla vaniglia e topping ai mirtilli
🇩🇪 Germany – Mangokuchen mit Vanillesahne und Heidelbeerbelag
🇲🇽 Mexico – Pastel de mango con crema de vainilla y glaseado de arándanos
🇬🇷 Greece – Mangopita with vanilla cream and berry glaze
🇰🇷 South Korea – Mango sponge cake with blueberry jam and vanilla whipped cream
🇨🇦 Canada – Mango layer cake with vanilla chantilly and wild blueberry topping
🇮🇳 India – Mango mawa cake with vanilla cream and blueberry coulis
🍣 Perfect Pairings
🍵 Jasmine tea — floral and light to balance the sweetness
🍷 Sparkling rosé — adds elegance and acidity
🍨 Mango sorbet — doubles down on tropical flavour
🍫 White chocolate curls — creamy and decorative
🍪 Almond biscotti — crunchy contrast to soft cake
🍯 Honey drizzle — adds warmth and shine
🍋 Lemon curd — tangy complement to the glaze
🍓 Fresh berries — for colour and tartness
🍦 Vanilla ice cream — classic pairing with cream sauce
🍽️ Coconut yoghurt — dairy-free option with tropical notes
🔥 Baked With Joy, Served With Style
❓ FAQ
🥭 Can I use canned mango?
Yes — just ensure it’s pure and unsweetened
🫐 Can I use frozen blueberries?
Absolutely — thaw and drain before cooking
🍦 Can I make the cream sauce ahead?
Yes — store chilled for up to 2 days
🌾 Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes — use a blend designed for cakes
🍰 Can I bake in a loaf tin?
Yes — adjust baking time accordingly
🍋 Can I skip the lemon juice?
You can, but it balances the glaze beautifully
🧁 Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes — use plant-based cream and butter
🌿 Can I add herbs to the cream?
Yes — mint or basil work well
🍫 Can I add chocolate chips?
Yes — fold into the batter before baking
🍽️ Can I serve it warm?
Best served cooled, but slightly warm is lovely with cream
🎉 A Celebration Of Colour, Flavour, And Texture
✨ This mango cake is more than a dessert — it’s a slice of sunshine, a taste of joy. It’s the kind of bake that lifts moods and sparks smiles. It’s tropical, tender, and utterly irresistible. From the golden sponge to the glossy glaze, every element is crafted to delight. It’s a recipe that feels like a celebration, even on an ordinary day. It’s light enough for tea, rich enough for dessert, and beautiful enough for any table. It’s a dish that invites creativity, that welcomes variation, that rewards every effort. It’s the kind of cake that makes you proud to serve it.
🥭 That makes guests ask for the recipe. That makes you pause and savour. It’s a balance of fruit, cream, and texture. It’s indulgent without being heavy. It’s sweet without being cloying. It’s elegant without being fussy. It’s the kind of cake that becomes a tradition. That you’ll make for birthdays, brunches, and quiet afternoons. It’s a reminder that baking is joy. That fruit can be luxurious. That cream can be light. That glaze can be art. It’s a recipe that brings people together. That turns ingredients into memories. That transforms mangoes into magic. That makes you feel like a pastry artist. And once you’ve made it, you’ll never forget it. 💛
