MANGO-ORANGE MOUSSE CAKE

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When mangoes are in season this is one of the first things I make with them. It's an impressive dessert, worth the extra effort.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 package unflavored gelatin
2 1/2 lbs large ripe mangoes, peeled,pitted,chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chilled whipping cream
1 cup chilled whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange liqueur
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
1 ripe mango, , peeled,pitted,sliced

Steps:

  • For cake-----------------.
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F.
  • Butter 2 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides.
  • Line bottom of cake pans with waxed paper.
  • Butter paper and dust lightly with flour.
  • Sift flour and baking powder into medium bowl.
  • Using electric mixer, beat eggs and yolks in large bowl until frothy.
  • Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until pale yellow and slowly dissolving ribbon forms when beaters are lifted, about 4 minutes.
  • Fold in flour mixture.
  • Fold 1 heaping tablespoon batter into melted butter.
  • Fold butter mixture back into batter.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake until cakes are just golden brown around edges and toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool cakes completely in pans on rack.
  • For Mousse---------------------.
  • Pour liqueur into small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over.
  • Let gelatin soften 10 minutes.
  • Puree mangoes in processor.
  • Measure puree and return 2 1/2 cups to work bowl of processor (reserve remainder for garnish).
  • Add sugar to mango puree in processor and blend well.
  • Set bowl of gelatin in saucepan of simmering water.
  • Stir until gelatin dissolves.
  • Add gelatin mixture to mango in processor and blend.
  • Whip cream in large bowl to soft peaks.
  • Fold in mango mixture.
  • Transfer 1 cake layer to 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides.
  • Spread mango mousse over cake.
  • Place second cake layer atop mousse.
  • Press lightly.
  • Wrap tightly with plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) For Frosting------------------------Ø© .
  • Whip cream until soft peaks form.
  • Add sugar and liqueur and beat until firm peaks form.
  • Release pan sides.
  • Transfer cake to platter.
  • Frost top and sides of cake with whipped cream mixture.
  • Press almonds onto sides.
  • Garnish top with mango slices.
  • Brush mango with reserved puree.

huraira rehman
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This cake is amazing!


Quentin Boymah-Bristow
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Ahmed Zakaria
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This cake is a must-try!


Emmanuel Igwe
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I can't wait to make this cake again!


reader gaming
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


65t 5ter55
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The mango and orange flavors are a perfect combination.


Malik Nomi
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This cake is so light and fluffy, it's like eating a cloud.


Peter Boley
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


Miriam Velasco
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This cake is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Farooq Chandio
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Mich Chidi
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Delicious!


AJ Walker
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was a big hit at my party.


biniyam tewodros
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


aneeq arham
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This cake was delicious! The mousse was light and fluffy, and the mango and orange flavors were perfect together. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rachel Edwards
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I'm not usually a fan of mousse cakes, but this one was amazing! The mango and orange flavors were so refreshing, and the cake was so light and airy. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Awais
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This mango orange mousse cake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the cake was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.