Layers of mango sponge with a light and airy mango mousse
๐ Peak mango season calls for cake
Ripe, sweet mangoes are everywhere this time of year โ and thatโs exactly what this cake needs.
This recipe is a twist on the beloved vegan mango loaf thatโs been a blog favorite for about three years โ only now, it's back in style with a light, mousse-covered glow-up.
๐ How to make it:
- Bake three separate layers of vegan mango sponge.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack before removing from the pans.
- Prepare a light mousse from sweet mango puree and plant-based whipped cream.
- Generously spread the mousse between the layers, on top, and around the sides.
- Use a spoon or spatula to create little swirls and soft peaks โ then into the fridge it goes.
โจ Want to go full elegance?
Serve the cake with fresh mango cubes and a little mint leaf on top for that extra-chic finish.
๐ Enjoy every bite ๐โฃ
This oneโs a celebration of summer โ and of mango love!
RECIPE
Vegan Mango Layer CakeIf youโre a mango lover (and honestly, who isnโt?) โ this cake is for you. Bake three layers of fluffy vegan mango sponge, whip up a light mousse from sweet mango puree and non-dairy cream, and spread it all around like sunshine. Serve with fresh mango cubes and mint โ pure summer bliss! ๐โฃ๐ Related Recipe:
Servings
EQUIPMENT
Three 8-Inches Silicone Pans (20 cm)
Ingredientsย ย
Cake
Dry Ingredients
- โ 1 cups all-purpose white flour
- ยฝ 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
- ยผ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ยฝ cup olive oil vegan butter, or coconut oil
- ยฝ cup sugar
- 200 gram mango puree* net weight after mashing
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- ยฝ cup unsweetened plant based milk
- ยฝ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Mango Mousse
- 500 ml vegan whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- 300 gram mango puree
- ยฝ cup water
- ยฝ tablespoon agar agar powder
Instructionsย
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 F). Lightly spray three 8-inch (20 cm) silicone molds with oil.
Dry Ingredients
- Sift the flour into a bowl, add baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix.
Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix oil or melted butter, sugar, mango puree, milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract and salt. mix well.
- Add the flour gradually and mix until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the greased silicon molds, and level with a spatula.
- Place in the center of the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
- After the cake has cooled, remove from the mold* see note
Mango Mousse
- Whip the cream with salt and cornstarch to a very firm whipped cream.
- Put water and agar agar powder in a saucepan, and bring to a boil while stirring. Lower the heat, and cook for another minute, remove from the heat, cool for about fifteen minutes, add to the mango puree, and mix well.
- Add the mango puree to the whipped cream and mix with a spatula until combined.
- Line the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) pan with baking paper (the same size as the bottom) and place it over baking paper.
- Place one cake layer on the bottom of the lined pan, generously spread the mousse on the cake, and level with a spatula.
- Place a second cake layer, and press down gently, and spread the mousse generously; place a third cake layer, and press down gently.
- Generously coat the cake on all sides with the remaining mousse. You can form small hills with a spoon or a metal spatula (see note).
- Place the cake (along with the bottom underneath) on a serving plate and refrigerate.
- You can decorate the cake with mint leaves, matcha powder, and mango cubes or slices. In this case, cool the cake in the refrigerator for about two hours before garnishing.
Notes
Weigh the mango after processing, when it is in a puree state.
It is important to remove the cake from the molds immediately after it has cooled; otherwise, it will accumulate moisture, and part of the cake will stick to the bottom.
You will probably have some mousse left over, which is a great dessert.
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Loved this cake? Try the Vegan Mango Loaf Cake โ simple, comforting, and always a hit!
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