INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups or 3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
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3 cups cake flour, plus more for pan
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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6 large eggs
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2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2/3 cup buttermilk
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2 cups chopped fresh or frozen and thawed mango
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2 tablespoons water, plus extra, as needed
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1 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra, as needed
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4 ounces cream cheese
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2 tablespoons tequila, optional
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Edible flowers as garnish, optional