Go Back
+ servings
Mango Mousse Cake

Mango Mousse Cake: A Heavenly Eggless Tropical Delight

Enjoy a delightful Mango Mousse Cake, a refreshing eggless dessert bursting with tropical flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 1 cup Cake Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda enhances leavening and color
  • 1/2 tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and moisture
  • 1 cup Milk use dairy-free milk for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Neutral Oil adds moisture
  • 1 tbsp Flax Egg substitute for traditional egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Mango Mousse
  • 1 tbsp Gelatine Powder stabilizes the mousse
  • 2 tbsp Cold Water activates gelatine
  • 2 cups Mango Chunks for vibrant flavor
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream adds creaminess
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar sweetens the whipped cream
For the Mango Curd
  • 1 cup Mango Chunks provides flavor base
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the curd
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch thickens the curd
  • 1/4 cup Water activates cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter enriches the curd

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • blender
  • saucepan

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9" springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. Add the milk, neutral oil, flax egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until the batter is smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  5. Bake for approximately 15 minutes until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Mousse Preparation
  1. Bloom the gelatin powder in cold water for about 5 minutes.
  2. Blend the mango chunks until smooth to create a mango puree.
  3. Gently heat the bloomed gelatin until it dissolves completely, then mix into the mango puree.
  4. Whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and fold into the mango mixture.
  5. Pour the mango mousse over the cooled cake and smooth the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Curd Preparation
  1. Heat the reserved mango puree with sugar over medium heat until it simmers.
  2. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to the simmering mango mixture, stirring continuously.
  3. Cook until the curd thickens, then stir in butter.
  4. Allow to cool before pouring over the set mousse layer.
  5. Chill the cake for 12 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a beautiful finish, decorate with fresh mango slices or mint leaves before serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!