Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Mango Mousse Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, milk, neutral oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the springform pan from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- To prepare the mango mousse, start by blooming gelatin in 2 tablespoons of cold water for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, blend the mango chunks until smooth to create a puree. Heat the bloomed gelatin in a microwave for about 10 seconds until dissolved, then mix it into the mango puree.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar until firm peaks form, then gently fold both mixtures together until well combined, creating a light and airy mousse.
- Pour the mango mousse over the cooled cake, spreading evenly with a spatula. Cover the springform pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the mousse is fully set.
- For the mango curd, heat the reserved mango puree in a saucepan over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cornstarch into a slurry and add it to the warm puree. Stir continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Mix in unsalted butter until melted.
- Allow the mango curd to cool slightly before pouring it over the set mousse layer. Swirl the curd over the mousse if desired.
- Cover the assembled mango mousse cake again and chill for at least 12 hours or overnight for best results.
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Tips: Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved, whip cream to firm peaks, allow enough chilling time for the best texture, garnish with fresh mango chunks for presentation.
