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Mango Mousse Cake

Delicious Eggless Mango Mousse Cake for a Tropical Escape

This Mango Mousse Cake combines luscious eggless mango curd and fluffy mousse on a vanilla cake base, creating a tropical dessert that's impressive and easy to make.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Vanilla Cake Base
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for the best rise.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Can be replaced with additional baking powder if needed.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Use sea salt for a refined taste.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is a lower glycemic index alternative.
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy or non-dairy options (like almond or soy milk) work well.
  • 1/3 cup Oil Use a neutral oil such as canola.
  • 1 large Egg For an eggless option, replace with a flax egg.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can also be used for a twist.
For the Mango Mousse
  • 1 tbsp Gelatin Powder Substitute with agar-agar for a vegetarian option.
  • 2 cups Mango Chunks Use fresh or frozen mangoes for best results.
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Cane sugar powder is a natural sweetener.
For the Mango Curd
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Can use arrowroot powder as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Water Nothing specific required here.
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter for a plant-based option.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Blender
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Saucepan
  • sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mango Mousse Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir in granulated sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Place the springform pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Puree mango chunks in a blender, setting some mango puree aside for later. Gently heat bloomed gelatin until melted, then combine with mango puree. In another bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then fold the mango mixture into the whipped cream. Pour over the cooled cake layer and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  4. For the mango curd, heat the reserved mango puree and sugar in a saucepan until warm. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the warming mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in butter, and strain through a sieve. Cool to room temperature.
  5. Once the mousse is set, pour the cooled mango curd over it, spreading evenly. Cover and chill in the fridge for an additional 12 hours to set completely. Remove from the springform pan, garnish with fresh mango chunks and mint leaves if desired, and slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh, ripe mangoes for the richest flavor and adjust chilling time as needed to ensure the mousse sets properly.

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