CHUNKY FRESH MANGO CAKE

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This delicious cake, a family favorite, originated years ago with a great-aunt who lived in Florida and had her own mango tree. It's a sweet, moist cake, with slightly crisp edges. -Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup chopped peeled mango
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Optional: Confectioners' sugar and whipped topping

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the sugar, oil and egg until well blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually beat into sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in mango and pecans., Transfer to a greased 6-in. round baking pan. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , Garnish with confectioners' sugar and whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 26g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.