Indulge in a tropical paradise with our delectable Genoise cake, a harmonious blend of delicate sponge cake and luscious coconut cream, topped with a symphony of caramelized pineapple and mango. This culinary masterpiece offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion. Embark on a sensory journey as you discover the secrets behind this exquisite creation, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your Genoise cake is a resounding success.
In addition to the Genoise cake, our comprehensive guide also features an array of tantalizing recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the tropics. Discover the art of crafting homemade coconut cream, a versatile and creamy ingredient that adds richness and depth to various dishes. Learn the techniques for caramelizing pineapple and mango, transforming these tropical fruits into a golden delight with a delectable chewiness. Embrace the vibrant flavors of the mango coulis, a vibrant sauce that adds a burst of sweetness and tang to your culinary creations.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our recipes will guide you through each step, ensuring that you create a masterpiece that will impress your friends and family. Prepare to embark on a tropical adventure with our Genoise cake and its delectable accompaniments.
COCONUT PASTRY CREAM
Use this recipe to make our Genoise with Coconut Cream and Caramelized Pineapple and Mango.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring milk, cream of coconut, coconut, and vanilla bean and seeds to a simmer in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Let steep 1 hour.
- Put egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; mix on medium-high speed until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Reheat milk mixture until hot. With mixer on medium-low speed, slowly pour in milk mixture. Transfer to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until boiling. Strain through a fine sieve. Let cool completely. Whisk before using.
GENOISE WITH COCONUT CREAM AND CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE AND MANGO
In this sunny-tasting tropical-fruit dessert, genoise becomes a tender shell for coconut pastry cream and slices of caramelized pineapple and mango.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using the tip of a paring knife, cut a circle into top of cake, leaving a 1/4-inch border and stopping about 1/3 inch from the cake's bottom. Insert a long slicing knife into edge of cake 1/3 inch from bottom, as if splitting the cake into two layers; instead of actually splitting the cake, only make that single incision and carefully move the knife blade within the cake to loosen the center. Repeat on opposite side. Use an offset spatula to lift out the center, leaving a shell for filling. Reserve cake center for another use.
- Brush shell with simple syrup. Spread pastry cream on bottom. Refrigerate until cold, 1 hour. To serve, arrange pineapple and mango on top of pastry cream.
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE AND MANGO
Use this recipe to make our Genoise with Coconut Cream and Caramelized Pineapple and Mango.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat sugar in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until melted and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add pineapple and mango; toss to combine. Add cream, lemon juice, vanilla bean and seeds, and salt; reduce heat to medium. Boil, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove vanilla bean; discard. Let cool slightly, about 3 minutes.
NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE AND COCONUT
Pockets of jammy caramelized pineapple are a thrilling discovery in this creamy tropics-inspired cheesecake. Coconut milk and lime zest are added to the cream cheese filling, which is set in a crisp gingersnap crust. Caramelize the pineapples ahead, if time permits - the longer they sit in the syrup, the better they'll taste. Serve the cake sliced in squares, topped with toasted coconut flakes, if desired.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories snack, cakes, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 9 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the caramelized pineapple: Heat a medium saucepan over medium until a drop of water sizzles on the surface. Reduce heat to medium-low and make a dry caramel by adding the sugar in an even layer. The sugar should begin melting into a clear syrup once it hits the pan. If it browns immediately, your pan is too hot and the heat should be turned down. Allow the sugar to melt, stirring with a heat-safe spatula to cover any dry spots, about 3 minutes. As the crystals melt, the syrup will change color from light to golden brown, about 5 minutes. Once melted, continue to stir and cook the syrup until it is a deep amber color, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, and very carefully, to avoid splatter, add the pineapple all at once. Immediately cover with a lid to prevent the hot liquid from bubbling over. Once the bubbling slows after 1 to 2 minutes, stir the mixture to melt any hard chunks of caramel that have formed, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the pineapple pieces to steep in the caramel syrup until they are infused, at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator). The pineapple will turn a deeper yellow as it steeps, and will develop a more pronounced caramel taste. (Caramelized pineapple can be made up to 1 week ahead, refrigerated and stored in the syrup.) Using a fork, remove the pineapple pieces from the syrup, transfer them to a food processor to purée, or finely chop. Reserve and refrigerate the leftover caramel syrup for another use.
- Make the crust: Lightly grease and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on two sides. In a food processor, pulse the gingersnaps until they form coarse crumbs. (Alternatively, place gingersnaps in a resealable bag and crush with a wine bottle or rolling pin.) You should have about 1 1/2 cups crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl; stir in the melted butter, sugar and salt. The crumbs should look slightly wet and clump up when pressed together in your palm. Pour the mixture into prepared pan and spread to completely cover the bottom. Use the flat side of a measuring cup to compress, push and flatten the crumbs to cover the base and about 3/4-inch up the sides. Refrigerate while you make the filling. (Crust can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.)
- Make the filling: In a small saucepan off the heat, combine 1/2 cup/120 milliliters coconut milk with the gelatin and allow to bloom, about 5 minutes. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, sugar, salt, lime zest and juice on the lowest setting until smooth. Heat the coconut milk-gelatin mixture on low to melt, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the coconut milk to cool down the mixture. Scrape down the bowl and switch to the whisk attachment. Slowly pour in the coconut milk mixture with the mixer on the lowest setting. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed. As the coconut milk incorporates, the mixer speed can gradually be increased to medium to make sure the mixture is smooth throughout.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and dot the top with teaspoonfuls of the pineapple purée. Some spoonfuls will sink in to create lovely pockets of pineapple within the cream filling, which is fine! Chill at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
- To unmold, run a knife or an offset spatula along the sides of the pan to loosen the crust. Lift both sides of the parchment and move cake to a board. Slice into 9 to 12 squares with a clean, warm knife, top each square with toasted coconut if using.
GENOISE
The classic European sponge cake. No chemical leavener, just air that is beaten into the eggs. Folding (stirring without deflating) is the biggest factor. Be gentle!
Provided by Kevin Ryan
Categories Desserts Cakes Sponge Cake Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8 inch round cake pan. Line with parchment paper and grease it as well. Lightly flour pan and paper.
- Sift together the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt onto a piece of wax paper.
- Place the eggs into a mixing bowl set over a pan of hot (not boiling) water. Add the 1/2 cup sugar to the eggs and whisk until the mixture feels warm (not hot) to the touch, about body temperature. Place the bowl onto a mixer and beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes pale yellow in color and falls off the end of the whisk attachment in long ribbons. Add the vanilla. Add about 1/3 of the flour mixture to the beaten egg and fold in. Continue to add the remainder of the flour, folding it in each time.
- Place about 1 cup of the batter into the bowl containing the melted butter and combine the butter with the batter. Add this back to the main batter and fold it in. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Immediately bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes or until the top is a light brown. Cool in pan on a rack about 10 minutes and then invert onto a rack. It is best to invert it again onto another rack so that it cools with the top up. Let cool completely before cutting or frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 28.7 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
Tips:
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure they emulsify properly.
- Beat the eggs and sugar together until they are thick and pale in color.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently to avoid deflating the batter.
- Bake the cake at a moderate temperature (350°F) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
- For the coconut cream frosting, use full-fat coconut milk for a richer flavor.
- Beat the coconut cream and cream cheese together until they are smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until stiff peaks form.
- For the caramelized pineapple and mango, use ripe pineapple and mango.
- Cook the pineapple and mango in a saucepan with butter, sugar, and water until they are caramelized.
- Let the caramelized pineapple and mango cool slightly before serving.
Conclusion:
This genoise with coconut cream frosting and caramelized pineapple and mango is a delicious and tropical dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is light and fluffy, the frosting is rich and creamy, and the caramelized pineapple and mango add a sweet and tangy flavor. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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