Description
A refreshing Mango Delight Layer Cake featuring creamy layers and a crunchy cookie base, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mango puree
- 1 tbsp gelatin
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh mango slices for topping
- Mint leaves for garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Mix the crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter. Press this mixture into a pan to form a solid base. Chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Make the cream layer: In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare the mango mixture: Dissolve the gelatin in the water. Then mix it into the mango puree.
- Combine cream and cheese: Whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the cake: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled cookie base. Then, pour the mango puree mixture on top.
- Chill: Place the cake in the fridge and chill for at least 240 minutes to set.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, top with fresh mango slices, mint leaves, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor. Whip the heavy cream well for light texture. Chill for at least 4 hours for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, mango, dessert, tropical, summer, refreshing