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Mango Mousse Cake

Deliciously Light Mango Mousse Cake Perfect for Any Occasion

A heavenly Mango Mousse Cake that's light, luxurious, and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 305

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Provides structure and lightness; substitute with all-purpose flour if needed.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Essential leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda Essential leavening agent.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Elevates the flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy or non-dairy, enhances moisture.
  • 1/4 cup Neutral Oil e.g., canola, keeps the cake moist.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Infuses warm flavor.
For the Mango Mousse
  • 1 tbs Gelatine Powder Sets the mousse properly.
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water Activates the gelatine.
  • 2 cups Mango Chunks Fresh, ripe mangoes are best.
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream Dairy-free option: coconut cream.
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and stabilizes whipped cream.
For the Mango Curd
  • 2 tbs Cornstarch Thickens the curd.
  • 2 tbs Unsalted Butter Adds richness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cake Pan
  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Gradually stir in milk, neutral oil, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for about 15 minutes. Cool completely before layering.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatine powder over cold water and let it bloom for 5-10 minutes. Prepare the mango puree while it blooms.
  3. Blend ripe mango chunks until smooth to make the mango puree. Reserve some for the mango curd.
  4. Dissolve bloomed gelatine in a saucepan over low heat and mix it with the mango puree until combined.
  5. Whip the cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in the mango-gelatine mixture gently.
  6. Pour the mousse mixture over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Heat reserved mango puree in a saucepan, add granulated sugar, and stir in a cornstarch slurry until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  8. Once the curd cools, pour it over the mousse layer and swirl for decoration. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh mangoes for the best flavor and remember to chill the cake overnight for optimal texture.

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