Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy mango mousse and soft sponge cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe mangoes, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar (for mousse)
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 1/4 cup water (for gelatin)
- 1 cup mango curd (eggless)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a round cake pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the flour until just combined.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan.
- Prepare the gelatin by dissolving it in the water and letting it bloom.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Combine the mango puree into the whipped cream and fold in the bloomed gelatin.
- Assemble the mousse over the cooled sponge cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Top with mango curd before serving.
Notes
Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor. Decorate with fresh mango slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mango, mousse, cake, dessert, tropical