🥭✨ Mango Mousse Cake Recipe ✨🥭
Indulge in the tropical bliss of this Mango Mousse Cake! Featuring a light, airy mango mousse layered over a delicate sponge cake and topped with a glossy mango glaze, this dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or special celebrations. 🌴🍰
🌟 Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🍚 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🌾 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
- 🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 🥛 2 tbsp milk
For the Mango Mousse:
- 🥭 2 cups (480ml) mango puree (from fresh or canned mangoes)
- 🍚 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🥛 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 🍚 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 🌟 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 💧 3 tbsp water
For the Mango Glaze:
- 🥭 1/2 cup (120ml) mango puree
- 🍚 2 tbsp sugar
- 🌟 1 tsp gelatin powder
- 💧 1 tbsp water
For Decoration (Optional):
- 🥭 Fresh mango slices
- 🌿 Mint leaves
- ✨ Edible gold leaf or coconut flakes
📝 Instructions
Prepare the Sponge Cake:
- 🍰 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- 🥄 In a large bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add vanilla extract.
- 🍂 Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl.
- 🌪️ Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture without deflating the batter.
- 🧈 Mix melted butter and milk in a small bowl. Fold into the batter.
- 🌟 Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 🌬️ Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Mango Mousse:
- 🌟 Sprinkle gelatin over water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Heat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds until dissolved.
- 🎂 Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
- 🥭 Puree mangoes in a blender. Mix mango puree, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 🌪️ Stir dissolved gelatin into the mango puree.
- 🥣 Gently fold whipped cream into the mango mixture until smooth.
Assemble the Cake:
- 🍰 Place sponge cake in the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or cake ring.
- 🥭 Pour mango mousse over the cake. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- ❄️ Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the mousse is set.
Make the Mango Glaze:
- 🥭 Heat mango puree and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- 🌟 Bloom gelatin in water. Heat until dissolved, then stir into warm mango puree.
- 🌬️ Cool slightly, then pour over the mousse layer.
Decorate the Cake:
- ✨ Spread mango glaze evenly over the mousse. Chill for 1 hour to set.
- 🌿 Garnish with fresh mango slices, mint leaves, or coconut flakes.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice, serve chilled, and savor the tropical magic! 🥭🍰
🌟 Tips:
- 🌪️ For a smoother texture, strain the mango puree before use.
- 🥭 Use Alphonso mangoes for a vibrant flavor if available.
- 🍋 Add a squeeze of lemon juice to enhance the mango's sweetness.
Enjoy this tropical delight that’s sure to impress! 🌴✨