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This is a delightful tropical treat that many tropical destinations offer on their menu. It comes from the locals although no one knows exactly who. The cake is a bit difficult to make but well worth the effort!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups sliced, ripe mangoes
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, well beaten
- 1-1/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Directions:
Sprinkle lemon juice over sliced mangoes. Melt margarine in an 8-inch cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the margarine. Place mangoes on top of brown sugar. In a mixing bowl, cream oil and sugar thoroughly. Add egg and mix again. Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with milk. Pour batter over mangoes. Bake about 1 hour in a 375 degree oven. When cake is done, remove from oven and turn it upside-down onto a platter. Serve warm with whipped cream.
This is again, a delightful desert that comes to us from the tropics. Tackle it and enjoy!
Key Lime Pie dates back to the 1800's and probably even before. It originated where key limes grow; the southern United States and the tropical havens of the world. It is a staple of the tropics and seems to always delight those who indulge in the delicious fresh key lime pie. When in the tropics don't pass it up! But now you can bring it home with this recipe.
Prep time is 20 minutes. Cook time is 15 minutes. This fabulous desert is ready in 35 minutes.
The usually serving size of a standard key lime pie is eight. So everyone can get in on the fun and enjoyment!
Ingredients:
- 5 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup of fresh key lime juice- if fresh is not available substitute a reputable key lime juice
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into unbaked graham cracker shell.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices if desired.
Per serving: Calories 324- Total Fat 13.6 g- Cholesterol 145mg
Courtesy All Recipes