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    Mango Mousse Cake

    Last modified: Jun 2, 2024 ยท Published by Adina, Jun 2, 2024 ยท 9 Comments

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    pinterest image of mango mousse cake with fresh mango on top.

    A spectacular, airy, and light mango mousse cake made with fresh mango. It is bursting with flavor, refreshing, and rather easy to make.

    mango mouuse cake decorated with fresh mango and pistachios on a platter.

    Today's mango mousse cake recipe is amazing! I happened to make this lovely mango mousse dessert not long ago, and shortly after that, I thought that the mango dessert would make a lovely filling for a mango mousse cake as well.

    And it did. We loved the cake even more than we loved the simple dessert!

    An elegant-looking torte that will impress any guest, this is a soft sponge split in half and filled with the most aromatic, light, and slightly tangy mango mousse filling, topped with a delicious jello topping. It's a perfect centerpiece for any celebration!

    Make more festive cakes like the Raspberry and White Chocolate Cake or the Chocolate Gateau.

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    • Recipe ingredients
    • How to make mango mousse cake?
    • Tips for working with a baking ring
    • More fruity cakes
    • Recipe
    • Mango Mousse Cake

    Recipe ingredients

    Gelatin: Working with gelatin is pretty easy; it actually all comes down to strictly following the packet's instructions. I work with Dr. Oetker's gelatin sheets. They are easy to use, and I have never encountered any problems. But any other brand is perfectly fine; just make sure to read the packet's instructions.

    Mango: Fresh mangoes for the mousse, nectar to make the fruit jello topping, and another small mango to top the cake.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    creamy cake slice with mango mousse on a plate.

    How to make mango mousse cake?

    Make the sponge cake

    how to make a spongo cake base
    • Step #1: Beat the egg whites and warm water until stiff. Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until the egg whites are stiff and glossy. Finally, carefully fold in the lightly beaten egg yolks.
    • Step #2: Mix the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder and sift them over the egg mixture. Fold in carefully.
    • Step #3: Pour the batter into the prepared springform.
    • Step #4: Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Release the cake and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

    Make the mango mousse

    • Step #6: Place the gelatin sheets in a shallow large bowl. Cover with cold water and let bloom according to the packet's instructions, usually between 7 and 10 minutes.
    • Step #7: In the meantime, peel and stone the mangoes. Weigh the required mango quantity. Blend the mango until completely smooth. Add the icing sugar and the juice of 1 lemon.
    mango topping for mango mousse cake
    • Step #8: Squeeze the gelatin lightly and place it in a saucepan. Heat gently while stirring continuously until the gelatin dissolves. It will take seconds; don't let it come to a boil. Once dissolved, immediately remove from the heat and start stirring the pureed mango into the gelatin, one tablespoon at a time, working thoroughly but quickly. Place the mixture into the refrigerator until only slightly set (not too long). In the meantime, beat the heavy cream until stiff. Then, carefully fold the cream into the mixture.
    • Step #9: Pour the mango mousse on the cake slice inside the baking ring. Place the second cake slice on top.

    Make the mango topping

    • Step #10: Whisk the cornstarch slurry very well into the nectar until there are no more clumps. Only let the jello bubble once or twice, then remove it from the heat. Let it cool for 1 minute (not longer), and carefully pour over the cake, starting in the middle. Let cool for another 5 minutes on the counter, then transfer the cake to the fridge to set.
    • Step #11: Remove the adjustable baking ring and decorate the mango cake just before serving.

    Tips for working with a baking ring

    To make the mango mousse cake or any other cake with a gelatin filling, you will need an adjustable baking ring (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab).

    Place the ring around the lower slice and adjust it tightly around the cake so that no runny mousse can escape before setting.

    Only remove the ring when the mango mousse cake is completely set. Most fillings need at least 4-5 hours to set, but it is preferable to leave them set overnight.

    To remove the ring, run a butter knife around the edges to help it detach from the cake. If you try to open the ring and pull it away, parts of the filling might stick to it, and that will not be nice.

    slice of mango mousse cake on a plate and the rest of the cake on a platter behind it.

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    Recipe

    mango mousse cake slice on a vintage plate.

    Mango Mousse Cake

    Spectacular, airy, and light mango mousse cake made with fresh mango. A cake bursting with flavor, refreshing, and rather easy to make.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Cakes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 hour hour
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Additional Time: 8 hours hours
    Total Time: 9 hours hours 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 -14 slices
    Calories: 231kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • springform 10 inches/ 26 cm
    • Adjustable baking ring
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    Ingredients 

    Cake base:

    • 3 eggs
    • 2 tablespoons warm water
    • ยพ g granulated sugar 150 g
    • โ…” cup all-purpose flour 85 g
    • โ…“ cup cornstarch 40 g
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    Mango mousse:

    • 6 sheets gelatin I use Dr. Oetker
    • 1 lb mangoes 450 g, Note 1
    • 5 tablespoons icing sugar to taste
    • 1-1ยฝ lemon the juice, to taste
    • 1ยผ cups heavy cream 300 ml

    Mango topping:

    • 1 cup mango nectar 250 ml
    • 3โ…“ tablespoons cornstarch 25 g
    • 1 small mango Note 2
    • 1-2 tablespoons chopped pistachios optional

    Instructions

    Cake base:

    • Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF/ 180ยฐC. Line the bottom of a springform with parchment paper.
    • Eggs: Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites and the warm water until stiffer. Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until the egg whites are stiff and glossy. Finally, carefully fold in the lightly beaten egg yolks.
      3 eggs + 2 tablespoons warm water + ยพ g granulated sugar/ 150 g
    • Add dry ingredients: Mix the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder and sift them over the egg mixture. Fold in carefully.
      โ…” cup all-purpose flour/ 85 g + โ…“ cup cornstarch/ 40 g + 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • Bake cake: Pour the batter into the prepared springform and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Release the cake from the form and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
    • Cut the cake: Once cooled, slice the cake base lengthwise into two slices. Place one slice on a serving plate and place the adjustable baking ring around it.

    Mango mousse:

    • Bloom gelatin: Place the gelatin sheets in a shallow large bowl. Cover with cold water and let bloom according to the packet's instructions, usually between 7 and 10 minutes.
      6 sheets gelatin
    • Prepare mango: In the meantime, peel and stone the mangoes. Weigh the required mango quantity. Blend the mango until completely smooth. Add the icing sugar and the juice of 1 lemon.
      1 lb mangoes/ 450 g + 5 tablespoons icing sugar + 1-1ยฝ lemon
    • Dissolve gelatin: Squeeze the gelatin lightly and place it in a saucepan. Heat gently while stirring continuously until the gelatin dissolves. It will take seconds; don't let it come to a boil.
    • Make mango mousse: Once dissolved, immediately remove from the heat and start stirring the pureed mango into the gelatin, one tablespoon at a time, working thoroughly but quickly. Place the mixture into the refrigerator until only slightly set (not too long).
    • Add heavy cream: In the meantime, beat the heavy cream until stiff. Then, carefully fold the cream into the mixture. Adjust the taste with more sifted icing sugar or lemon, if necessary.
      1ยผ cups heavy cream/ 300 ml
    • Assemble mango cake: Pour the mango mousse on the cake slice inside the baking ring. Place the second cake slice on top.

    Topping:

    • Make topping: Place the mango nectar and the cornstarch in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer while stirring continuously. Let bubble once or twice; the mixture will thicken, and the color will brighten.
      1 cup mango nectar/ 250 ml + 3โ…“ tablespoons cornstarch
    • Pour topping on the cake: Remove from the heat and wait for 1 minute. Then, carefully pour the mango mixture onto the cake. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer the mango mousse cake to the refrigerator.
    • Let the cake set for at least 4-5 hours or overnight. Remove the ring.
    • Decorate cake: Cube the mango and decorate the cake with it shortly before serving. Sprinkle with some pistachios, if desired.
      1 small mango + 1-2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

    Notes

    1. Mango: I weighed 1 lb/ 450 g after peeling and removing the stone of the mangoes, which were 2-3 mangoes, depending on their size.
    2. Mango for topping: Either use leftover mango from making the mango mousse (kept refrigerated in an airtight container) or another small or half a mango.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g
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    Comments

    1. Swapna says

      December 24, 2022 at 10:33 am

      Hello! What did you use for 'mango nectar', is this the same as mango pulp we get here in the UK? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        December 24, 2022 at 10:35 pm

        It's a juice. Contains more water, sweeteners and maybe additives, but it's basically a juice.

        Reply
    2. Anna Arrington says

      August 15, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      Is there a way to make it vegetarian? I cant have the gelatin

      Reply
      • Adina says

        August 15, 2021 at 8:51 pm

        Hi Anna. There is agar agar, but I have no experience working with it.

        Reply
        • Raine says

          February 11, 2025 at 6:36 pm

          how many grams of gelatin per sheet? I could only find sachets and I just want to make sure

        • Adina says

          February 12, 2025 at 7:53 am

          Hi Raine. One sheet weighs 1.7 grams. A common conversion is 6 sheets of gelatin to about 10 grams of powdered gelatin (3 teaspoons).

    3. Lauren says

      March 02, 2020 at 6:01 pm

      Hello! quick question! Can I make this a day before serving and keep in the fridge for about 24 hrs?? Or will the mousse make the sponge cake too soggy?

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 02, 2020 at 11:14 pm

        Hi Lauren. You can definitely make the cake in advance, it needs time to set anyway.

        Reply
    4. angiesrecipes says

      January 15, 2020 at 7:10 am

      That looks so beautifully vibrant and tempting! So good to have a mango cake in the cold winter season!

      Reply
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