Mango Mousse Cake Recipe

Name: Mango Mousse Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (13 ounce) package strawberry shortcake rolls, each cut into 7 slices; 1 (1 1/2 lb) jar mangoes, slices drained; 1 1/2 cups mango nectar; 6 drops yellow liquid food coloring; 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1 pint heavy cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 mango, seeded, peeled and sliced; 2 tablespoons apple jelly, melted; mint sprig (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (13 ounce) package strawberry shortcake rolls, each cut into 7 slices
1 (1 1/2 lb) jar mangoes, slices drained
1 1/2 cups mango nectar
6 drops yellow liquid food coloring
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 pint heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 mango, seeded, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons apple jelly, melted
mint sprig (optional)

1
Line side of 8-inch springform pan with single layer of cake slices; cover bottom with remaining slices.
2
In blender, puree jarred mango slices until smooth.
3
Transfer to a bowl; stir in 1 cup nectar and food coloring.
4
In microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over remaining 1/2 cup nectar; stir to combine.
5
Microwave mixture on high until melted, 30 seconds.
6
Stir into pureed mango mixture.
7
Refrigerate until thickened, 20-30 minutes.
8
In large bowl, on medium-high speed, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form; refrigerate 1 cup.
9
Fold remaining whipped cream into mango mixture; spread in pan.
10
Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
11
Run knife between side of pan and cake; remove side of pan.
12
Top with mango slices; brush with jelly.
13
Transfer reserved whipped cream to pastry bag fitted with star tip.
14
Pipe around edge of cake.
15
If desired, garnish with mint.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (13 ounce) package strawberry shortcake rolls, each cut into 7 slices, 1 (1 1/2 lb) jar mangoes, slices drained, 1 1/2 cups mango nectar, 6 drops yellow liquid food coloring, and more.

Yes, Mango Mousse Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mango Mousse Cake

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