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Silky mango mousse meets buttery sponge in this showstopping summer cake! Perfect for special occasions or when you crave something refreshingly sweet.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Elegant yet easy – impressive presentation with simple techniques
✔ Perfect texture – ultra-light mousse with tender sponge base
✔ Balanced sweetness – natural mango flavor shines through
✔ Make-ahead friendly – tastes even better after chilling
📋 Ingredients
For the Sponge Layer
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temp
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg, room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
For the Mango Mousse
- 1¼ cups mango puree (fresh or canned)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 7 gelatin sheets (12g powdered gelatin)
- 1⅙ cups Greek/Turkish yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream (36% fat), chilled
- 1 tbsp reduced mango puree (for swirl)
For Decoration
- ⅙ cup mascarpone
- ⅓ cup cream cheese
- ⅙ cup powdered sugar
- Fresh mango chunks
- Mint leaves
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Bake the Sponge Base
- Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C). Grease a 7-inch pan.
- Whip butter + powdered sugar until fluffy (~3 min).
- Add egg + vanilla gradually. Fold in sifted flour + salt.
- Bake 10-15 min until edges pull away. Cool completely.
2. Prepare the Mango Mousse
- Bloom gelatin in cold water (5 min).
- Heat mango puree + sugar until simmering.
- Squeeze gelatin, dissolve in warm puree. Cool slightly.
- Whisk in yogurt until smooth.
- Whip cream to soft peaks, then fold into mango mixture.
3. Assemble the Cake
- Line a 7-inch ring with acetate. Place sponge at bottom.
- Pour mousse over sponge.
- Dot with reduced mango puree, swirl with toothpick.
- Chill 6+ hours (overnight best).
4. Decorate Like a Pro
- Whip mascarpone + cream cheese + powdered sugar.
- Pipe rosettes or smooth frosting on top.
- Arrange mango chunks + mint leaves.
💡 Expert Tips
🔸 For intense mango flavor, reduce ½ cup puree by half before using
🔸 No gelatin sheets? Use 12g powdered gelatin (bloom in 3 tbsp water)
🔸 Ensure cream is ice-cold for best whip results
🔸 Use ripe mangoes – they’re sweeter and more fragrant
⏱ Time Guide
- Prep: 30 min
- Baking: 15 min
- Chilling: 6+ hrs
- Total: 7+ hrs
- Servings: 8
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Garnish with edible flowers for special occasions
- Drizzle with mango coulis for extra decadence
- Pair with sparkling wine or iced tea
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Pro Tip: For a vegan version, substitute gelatin with agar-agar and use coconut cream instead of dairy. Would you like that recipe? 😊