Tired of pies? Spice up your holiday dessert?repertoire?with this festive cake. Mango isn't just a summer flavor, when combined with cloves, ginger, and cinnamon it's warm?and spicy.?
Mango might not be your first thought for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert, but this spiced cake with a festive star pattern will fit right in.
The Gourmand Mom
EnlargeWhen I think of mangos, my first thoughts are of tropical flavors. I?m pretty sure the mango belongs somewhere in that song with the lime and the coconut. I think of seafood and summery flavors, like?fish tacos and spicy mango salsa?(with?mango margaritas on the side). I think of?mango creamsicle smoothies,?chilled mango cucumber soups, or even?barbecue bacon mango pizzas. It?s certainly never occurred to me to combine mango with the aromatic spices of the holiday season, like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, or cloves.
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Amy Deline is a stay at home mom to three little boys. She?s a former early childhood educator with a lifelong passion for home-cooking. Amy is the author and photographer behind The Gourmand Mom, a blog which celebrates food through simple and perfectly seasonal recipes, fit for a gourmet feast among friends or a relaxed family dinner.
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So, when the?National Mango Board?offered to send me a sampling of mangos along with some ideas for pairing mangos with festive holiday flavors, my interest was piqued. I accepted their offer, eager for the opportunity to experiment with one of my favorite fruits in a novel way.
The shipment of perfectly ripe mangos arrived last week. Along with the selection of vibrant mangos, the National Mango Board provided a sampling of seasonal spices and a few recipe cards for inspiration. One of those recipe cards grabbed my attention in a way I couldn?t resist: mango upside down cake.
This festive spiced mango upside down cake is a definite keeper. The cake is moist and flavorful with a satisfying texture, the result of folding beaten egg whites into the batter; an extra step worth taking. And I?m fairly certain I could be happy eating nothing but the tender mango and caramelized top of this cake for the rest of my life. Seriously, the gooey top layer of this cake is something that epic poems should be written about.
This cake would work well any time of year, though I think it would be make a perfect addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert spread. The glazed top and artful mango star make it truly show-stopping and worthy of the festive season!
Today?s Focus on Technique ? Folding in Egg Whites
Beaten egg whites can be folded into a variety of dishes, such as cake, mousse, souffle, and waffles for a lighter, fluffier result. The goal of folding in the egg whites, as compared to just stirring them in, is to maintain as much of the air, which has been beaten into the egg whites, as possible.
To begin, start by carefully separating the yolks from the whites, taking care not to allow any yolk to mix with the whites. (This can prevent the egg whites from getting properly light and fluffy.) Beat the egg whites using an electric mixer at medium/medium-high speed until soft peaks form. To incorporate the egg whites into your batter, start by adding about 1/3 of the beaten egg whites.
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