Tropical Fruit Shortcake Dessert | Loulou

Ingredients

• 1 mango, cut into small cubes
• 1/3 to 1/2 of a fresh pineapple, cut into small cubes
• 1/3 cup of hot water (heated in the microwave oven or kettle)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• A good pinch of salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, completely softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons finely grated orange or lemon zest
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup milk