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Tropical Mango Passionfruit Cake

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A light, fruity, and exotic dessert, this Tropical Mango Passionfruit Cake features layers of fluffy sponge, tangy passionfruit curd, and sweet mango mousse, making it perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup mango purée
  • 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for curd)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for curd)
  • 2 egg yolks (for curd)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (for curd)
  • 1 tbsp butter (for curd)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for mousse)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for mousse)
  • 1/2 cup mango purée (for mousse)
  • 1 tbsp gelatin (optional, for mousse stability)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk and mango purée until well combined.
  5. Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. To make the passionfruit curd, combine passionfruit pulp, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened, then stir in butter. Let it cool.
  7. For the mango mousse, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Fold in mango purée. If using, bloom gelatin in water, melt it, and mix into mousse for stability.
  8. Level the cake layers. Spread a layer of passionfruit curd on one cake, then top with a layer of mango mousse. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat if layering more.
  9. Frost the outside with remaining mango mousse or whipped cream. Chill for 2–4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen mango and passionfruit pulp.
  • Gelatin in the mousse helps it hold shape, especially in warm climates.
  • Decorate with fresh tropical fruit for presentation.

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Keywords: mango passionfruit cake, tropical cake, summer dessert, mango mousse cake, passionfruit curd

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