Description
A delightful dessert that combines the sweet flavors of mangoes and coconut in a light and airy cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 6 medium mangoes
- 1/2 cup sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 envelopes gelatin
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Warm the eggs in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes.
- Beat the eggs and sugar in a stand mixer until thick and pale, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt over the egg mixture and fold gently.
- Whisk the oil, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and coconut extract together; fold this into the batter along with the flaked coconut.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 22 to 25 minutes. Let it cool before removing from the pan.
- Line the pan with parchment strips and place the cooled cake back in.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it soften.
- Peel and puree the mangoes in a blender until smooth.
- Simmer the pureed mangoes with optional sugar for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Heat the gelatin until liquefied and stir it into the mango puree; refrigerate until thickened.
- Whip the cream and gradually add the confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the mango puree, then fold in the rest.
- Layer the cooled cake in the springform; pour the mango mousse over it.
- Chill for 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
- Remove the ring and parchment paper; garnish with fresh mango and mint.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe mangoes for the best flavor. Chill the cake long enough to set the mousse properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: mango, mousse, cake, dessert, tropical, coconut, summer