Guatemalan Mango Upside-Down Cake (Pastel de Mango al Revés Guatemalteco)

This delicious recipe for Pastel de Mango al Revés Guatemalteco (Guatemalan Mango Upside-Down Cake) is a traditional dessert that showcases the sweet and tropical flavors of ripe mangoes. It's a perfect treat for any occasion and a great way to experience the flavors of Guatemalan cuisine.

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Guatemalan Mango Upside-Down Cake (Pastel de Mango al Revés Guatemalteco)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 9-inch round cake pan, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bottom. Drizzle the melted butter over the sugar.
  3. Arrange the mango slices in a decorative pattern over the sugar and butter in the cake pan.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth.
  7. Pour the batter over the mango slices in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
  10. Serve the Pastel de Mango al Revés Guatemalteco warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
3g
Fat
12g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowls Whisk Mixing spoon

Tools

Oven Cake server

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pastel de Mango al Revés Guatemalteco with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

For the best results, use ripe, fragrant mangoes for this recipe to enhance the flavor and sweetness of the cake.

Cost

$10