Midnight Fudge Mango Cake

Here’s a decadent and tropical twist on a classic dessert: the Midnight Fudge Mango Cake. Think of it as a rich, dark chocolate cake layered or swirled with bright mango puree — luxurious, a little mysterious, and totally unforgettable.

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🍫🥭 Midnight Fudge Mango Cake

Servings: 10–12
Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 30–35 min
Cooling & Frosting Time: ~1 hour
Total Time: ~2 hours

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🧁 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Fudge Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup hot brewed coffee (or hot water for milder flavor)

For the Mango Filling/Purée:

• 1 ½ cups ripe mango, pureed until smooth (fresh or thawed frozen)

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 2 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on mango sweetness)

• 1 tsp cornstarch (if you’d like it thicker)

For the Midnight Chocolate Ganache Frosting:

• 8 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), finely chopped

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 tbsp butter (for shine)

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Mango Purée

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine mango, lime juice, sugar, and cornstarch.

2. Stir until slightly thickened (about 5–7 min).

3. Let cool completely before using.

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Step 2: Bake the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4. Slowly add hot coffee and mix (batter will be thin).

5. Divide batter evenly between pans.

6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

7. Let cakes cool completely before assembling.

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Step 3: Make the Ganache

1. Heat cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate.

2. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

3. Stir in butter. Let cool until it thickens to spreadable consistency.

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Step 4: Assemble the Cake

1. Place one cake layer on a plate.

2. Spread a thick layer of mango puree over the top.

3. Add the second cake layer.

4. Frost the entire cake with ganache.

5. Optional: drizzle more mango puree on top or swirl into ganache for a marbled look.

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🌟 Tips & Serving Ideas

• Chill before slicing for clean layers.

• Garnish with fresh mango slices, shaved chocolate, or gold leaf for a luxe presentation.

• Try mango whipped cream as a lighter alternative to ganache.