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Flavorful Mango Tajin Frozen Margarita Cake Recipe with Chili Lime Frosting

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A refreshing and easy-to-make mango cake infused with margarita flavors and topped with a spicy chili lime frosting, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 large mangos) — fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup tequila blanco (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Tajín seasoning (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • For the Chili Lime Frosting:
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan or line with parchment paper. Peel and chop mangoes.
  2. In a food processor or blender, purée the chopped mangoes until smooth. Add a tablespoon of water or lime juice if too thick.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon Tajín seasoning. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract, tequila (if using), and lime juice.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Gently fold mango purée into batter with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. Let cake cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely before frosting.
  10. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, and salt. Adjust chili powder to taste.
  11. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Sprinkle extra Tajín on top before serving.

Notes

Let butter and cream cheese soften fully for smooth frosting. Fold mango purée gently to avoid dense cake. Tent cake with foil if browning too fast. Frost cake only when completely cool. If frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or lime juice to loosen.

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Keywords: mango cake, Tajín, margarita cake, chili lime frosting, summer dessert, Mexican dessert, frozen margarita cake

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