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The SOFTEST Mango Cake

The SOFTEST Mango Cake

This Asian style mango cake is made up of fluffy cotton soft sponge cake, fresh and juicy mango, all topped with a light vanilla whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian
Servings 1 cake
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch cake tin
  • Stand Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Piping Bag
  • Palette knife
  • Turn table

Ingredients
  

Light sponge cake

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1.5 tablespoon hot water
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 65 g granulated sugar (I) (⅓ cup)
  • 40 g all purpose flour (⅓ cup)
  • 60 g cornstarch (½ cup)
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • a pinch salt
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 65 g granulated sugar (II) (⅓ cup)

Whipped Cream

  • 600 ml whipped cream (2 ½ cups)
  • 100 g granulated sugar (½ cup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Assembly

  • 3-4 large mangoes , peeled and sliced

Instructions
 

Light sponge cake

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line the bottom of an 8-inch cake tin.
  • In a large bowl, combine the hot water and 65g of granulated sugar.
  • Add the egg yolks and vanilla essence to the mixture, whisking until it doubles in size and becomes light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the oil.
  • Sift in the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cornstarch). Gently fold until just combined.
  • In another large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 65g of granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Carefully fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake tins and bake for about 40-50 minutes, or until the cake is level and springs back when pressed in the center.
  • Turn the cakes upside down and cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, place them in the fridge to chill completely.
  • Once chilled, unmold the cakes and gently rub the outer crust to remove the caramelized layer. Set aside until assembly.

Whipped Cream

  • In a large bowl, combine the thickened cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

Vanilla Whipped Cream

  • Combine the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whisk until medium stiff peaks.
  • Reserve in the fridge until assembly.

Assembly

  • Peel the mangoes and cut one mango into large cubes.
  • Thinly slice the remaining mango.
  • Cut the cake into three equal layers.
  • Place a cake layer on a turn table and spread over a thin layer of cream.
  • Place the thinly sliced pieces of mango over the cream and top with more cream.
  • Top with another sheet of sponge.
  • Repeat and cover with the final sponge layer.
  • Using a palette knife spread cover the cake in a thin layer of cream, spinning the turntable as you go to create a smooth finish.
  • Place the remaining cream in a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe a border around the edge of the cake.
  • Decorate with the cubes of mango and place in the fridge to set for 1-2 hours before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Fluffy Cake, Fresh Mango, Mango Cake, Sponge Cake, Vanilla Whipped Cream
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