Mango Mousse Cake (Printable)
Fluffy mango mousse layered over tender sponge with glossy mango topping
# What You Need:
→ Sponge Base
01 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
02 - 3.2 oz granulated sugar
03 - 3.2 oz all-purpose flour
04 - 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Mango Mousse
06 - 14 oz ripe mango flesh (about 2 large mangoes), pureed
07 - 2.1 oz granulated sugar
08 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder (or 3 gelatin sheets)
10 - 10.1 oz heavy cream, cold
→ Mango Glaze
11 - 5.3 oz mango puree
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
14 - 1.5 tsp unflavored gelatin powder (or 1.5 gelatin sheets)
→ Decoration
15 - Fresh mango slices, mint leaves (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and tripled in volume (about 5 minutes). Gently fold in flour, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined. Pour into the pan and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Gently heat bloomed gelatin until dissolved (do not boil).
04 - Blend mango puree, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in dissolved gelatin. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the mango mixture until smooth.
05 - Pour the mousse over the cooled sponge base, smoothing the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
06 - Bloom gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water. Gently heat until dissolved. Mix mango puree, lemon juice, and sugar in a bowl, then stir in dissolved gelatin. Let cool to room temperature, then pour over the set mousse layer. Chill for at least 2 more hours, or until the glaze is firm.
07 - Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan and remove the cake. Decorate with fresh mango slices and mint leaves if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The mango flavor stays vibrant and fresh, never cooked away or muted
- This cake balances elegance with approachable sweetness that satisfies everyone
02 -
- Gelatin that has not bloomed properly will leave your mousse grainy instead of smooth
- Pouring warm glaze onto room temperature mousse will melt the layer beneath it
03 -
- Run your springform pan under hot water for 10 seconds to help release the sides cleanly
- Tap the pan gently on the counter after pouring the glaze to eliminate any air bubbles