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Mango Mousse Cake

A light and airy dessert featuring a creamy mango mousse layered on a delicate sponge cake, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sponge cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
For the mango mousse
  • 2 cups ripe mango puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method
 

Prepare the sponge cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Sift in the flour and baking powder, gently folding until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.
Make the mango mousse
  1. In a bowl, combine the mango puree, lemon juice, and dissolved gelatin.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the mango mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
Assemble the cake
  1. Cut the cooled sponge cake into two layers.
  2. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread half of the mango mousse on top.
  3. Add the second layer of cake and top with the remaining mousse.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  5. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a decorative touch, top the mousse with fresh mango slices or mint leaves before serving.

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