Description
Indulge in the Tropical Mango Pineapple Mousse Cake, where the velvety texture of the mousse melts in your mouth, complemented by the vibrant sweetness of ripe mangoes and tangy pineapples. Each bite offers a refreshing burst of tropical flavors, making it a perfect dessert for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mousse:
- 2 ripe mangoes, pureed
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Fresh mango slices for garnish
- Pineapple chunks for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, dissolve the gelatin in water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the mango puree and diced pineapple, then gently mix in the gelatin until fully incorporated.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the mousse over the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Before serving, top with shredded coconut, fresh mango slices, and pineapple chunks.
Notes
- This mousse cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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