Description
Caribbean mango cake offers a delightful fusion of tropical flavors and sweet indulgence. Bakers can savor this luscious dessert that blends ripe mangoes with tender cake layers, inviting pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs, whites and yolks separated, room temperature
- 2 fresh mangoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup (120 g) cake flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- ⅓ cup (70 g) vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups (600 g) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsps (30 g) milk
- ¼ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (4 g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (1 g) cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp (1 g) salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line three 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper. Sift cake flour and baking powder together in a mixing bowl to eliminate any lumps.
- Meringue Creation: Whip egg whites until frothy, gradually add cream of tartar and partial sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, blend egg yolks with remaining sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla extract until pale and voluminous.
- Batter Assembly: Gently fold dry ingredients into egg yolk mixture, maintaining a light texture. Emulsify vegetable oil by incorporating a small amount of egg yolk mixture, then reintegrate into the batter. Fold prepared meringue into the batter in three stages, ensuring a uniform consistency without deflating egg whites.
- Baking Process: Distribute batter evenly among prepared pans, tapping to eliminate air bubbles. Bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cream Preparation: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until medium-stiff peaks form, then refrigerate until needed.
- Cake Assembly: Layer cake, whipped cream, and fresh mango chunks, repeating for each tier. Apply a thin crumb coat of whipped cream and chill for 15 minutes to set.
- Final Decoration: Complete the cake with a final layer of whipped cream using a piping bag for an elegant design. Garnish with additional mango pieces. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to meld and ensure perfect slicing.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, light cake texture.
- Meringue Magic: Whip egg whites carefully, adding cream of tartar for stability and volume, stopping when stiff peaks form.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Mix batter gently to maintain airiness, using a bottom-to-top motion to preserve the delicate meringue structure.
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate the assembled cake to help flavors develop and create clean, beautiful slices when serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 103 mg