Mango Layer Cake
Frosty Dolphin

Mango Layer Cake

A soft, creamy mango layer cake with rich custard, fresh mango topping and a golden finish of grated cheese.

83Min
12Servings
385Cal
HardLevel
Kid friendly
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Equipment

Knife
Cutting board
Pot
Bowl
Plate
Whisk
Mixing spoon
Baking sheet
Oven
Stove
Hand mixer

Ingredients

Cake layers

all-purpose flour

200 g

granulated sugar

150 g

eggs

4 piece

unsalted butter

120 g

whole milk

120 ml

baking powder

8 g

Custard

whole milk

500 ml

egg yolks

4 piece

granulated sugar

80 g

cornstarch

30 g

unsalted butter

30 g

Mango topping

ripe mango

400 g

granulated sugar

50 g

lemon juice

15 ml

Assembly

whipping cream

300 ml

grated cheese

50 g

Instructions

1

Prepare cake batter

Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and dry ingredients.

15 min
Cream until pale and fluffy for a light texture.
2

Bake the cake layers

Divide batter and bake until golden and springy.

25 min180°Ctimer 25 min
Cool completely before slicing into thin layers.
3

Cook the custard

Whisk yolks, sugar and cornstarch, then thicken with hot milk.

10 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Stir constantly to avoid lumps or curdling.
4

Prepare mango topping

Dice mango and simmer with sugar and lemon juice until syrupy.

8 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Leave some mango chunks for texture.
5

Whip the cream

Whip cream until soft peaks form.

5 min
6

Assemble the cake

Layer cake, custard, mango and cream, finishing with grated cheese.

20 min
Chill 1 hour for clean slices.

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Not needed

Store covered in the fridge. Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving for best texture.

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