Mango Cake „Tropic Twist“

A delightful Mango Cake meets a fragrant mango and passion fruit salad, beautifully complemented by delicate basil pesto and crunchy pistachios.


  • Mango Cake (39000118)

For the mango and passion fruit salad:

  • 1 ripe mango, cut into 5 mm cubes 
  • passion fruit seeds
  • optional: 1 tsp passion fruit syrup or sugar to taste

For the basil pesto:

  • a handful of fresh basil leaves 
  • 1–2 tbsp blanched almonds (whole)
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey
  • zest of half an organic lime
  • 2–3 tbsp cold-pressed grapeseed oil

To decorate:

  • 1 tsp pistachios, finely chopped 1 fresh basil leaf

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Step 1

Step 1

Mango and passion fruit salad: Mix the diced mango and passion fruit seeds together in a bowl. Adjust to the desired sweetness by adding passion fruit syrup or sugar. Set aside to marinate for a while. Spoon the fruit into the middle or the side of the plate.

Step 2

Step 2

Mango and passion fruit salad: Mix the diced mango and passion fruit seeds together in a bowl. Adjust to the desired sweetness by adding passion fruit syrup or sugar. Set aside to marinate for a while. Spoon the fruit into the middle or the side of the plate.

Step 3

Step 3

To make the basil pesto, put the basil, almonds, sugar/honey, lime zest and grapeseed oil into a blender and blend until smooth. Spoon drops of pesto onto the plate – as well as over the cake, if you wish.

Step 4

Step 4

Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and add a touch of green with a fresh basil leaf.