Cake and Cupcake Recipes



Welcome to our Cake and Cupcake Recipes category, a celebration of life’s sweetest moments at Mangoes and Palm Trees! This is where we share our family’s passion for baking, crafted by Oliver, Natalia, and Victor. Our collection is inspired by a lifetime of global adventures, from the classic pastry techniques Oliver mastered during his hospitality training in the Austrian Alps to the vibrant, creative cakes we’ve discovered in bakeries around the world.

We believe that every cake tells a story. Whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or just a Tuesday, our recipes are designed for home bakers to create something truly special and delicious.

Our Signature Cake & Cupcake Recipes

Discover our family’s favorite recipes, each one tested and loved in our own kitchen:

• Vegan Upside-Down Apple Cake: A stunning and moist cake that captures all the comforting flavors of a classic apple dessert, made completely plant-based.
• Creative Christmas Cake Ideas: Get inspired for the holiday season with our collection of unique and festive cake designs.
• Chocolate Cupcakes with Italian Meringue Buttercream: A truly decadent treat, perfect for mastering a classic, silky smooth buttercream.

Our goal is to make impressive baking achievable and fun for everyone.

Explore more in our parent Dessert Recipes category or find the cultural origins of these bakes in our Travel Destinations.

Featured Baking & Authority Resources

To help you become a better baker, we consult trusted culinary science and food history experts.

• The Essential Guide to Baking Cake: An expert guide from King Arthur Baking on the fundamentals of cake science, from mixing methods to troubleshooting.
• The Science of Buttercream: An insightful article from America’s Test Kitchen explaining the science behind different types of buttercream frosting.
• History of Cakes: A detailed historical look at the evolution of cakes, from ancient times to modern celebrations.

Join our community! Share your cake and cupcake creations on social media with @mangoes_and_palm_trees on Instagram. Let’s bake the world a better place, one slice at a time!