Heavenly Mango Raspberry Mousse Cake (Printable Version)
Luscious layers of tropical mango and vibrant raspberry mousse on delicate sponge, crowned with fresh fruit for a light, fruity treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Sponge Cake Base
01 - 3 large eggs
02 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
03 - ¾ cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Mango Mousse
06 - 2 cups ripe mango flesh, diced
07 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
10 - 2 tsp powdered gelatin
11 - 3 tbsp cold water
→ Raspberry Mousse
12 - 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
13 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
15 - ¾ cup + 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream, chilled
16 - 1 ½ tsp powdered gelatin
17 - 2 tbsp cold water
→ Decoration
18 - Fresh mango slices
19 - Fresh raspberries
20 - Mint leaves (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add vanilla and salt. Gently fold in flour until just combined. Pour into the pan and bake 12–15 minutes, until golden and springy. Cool completely in the pan.
03 - Soften gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Puree mango with sugar and lime juice until smooth. Gently heat the puree in a saucepan (do not boil), then stir in gelatin until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Whip cream to medium peaks; fold gently into cooled mango mixture.
04 - Spread mango mousse over cooled sponge base. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set.
05 - Soften gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Puree raspberries with sugar and lemon juice; strain to remove seeds. Gently heat puree, stir in gelatin until dissolved, and cool. Whip cream to medium peaks; fold into cooled raspberry mixture.
06 - Gently spread raspberry mousse over set mango layer. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, or until fully set.
07 - Carefully release cake from the pan. Decorate with fresh mango slices, raspberries, and mint leaves before serving.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The contrast between tangy raspberry and sweet mango creates pure dessert magic
- It looks incredibly impressive but actually comes together with manageable steps
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- Each layer must set completely before adding the next or they will blur together
- Room temperature fruit purees incorporate into whipped cream much more smoothly than cold ones
03 -
- Run a thin knife around the edge of the pan before releasing to prevent any sticking
- Make sure your gelatin is completely dissolved before mixing with the cream