Description
A delightful mango Swiss roll cake with a light, airy sponge and a luscious mascarpone filling, perfect for warm days and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar (for dusting)
- 3 large mangoes
- 1/3 cup mango nectar or juice
- 12 oz mascarpone or cream cheese
- 1 tsp additional vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp mango puree
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar (for filling)
- 2 cups heavy cream (very cold)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Small bunch of fresh mint leaves
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it lightly.
- Whisk eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl until fluffy and pale, about 5-7 minutes.
- Fold in vanilla extract gently.
- Combine flour and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
- Pour batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with confectioner’s sugar and roll it up with the towel inside. Allow to cool completely.
- Blend mango, nectar or juice, and lemon juice for the filling until smooth.
- Fold in diced mango.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
- Add confectioner’s sugar gradually and continue whipping.
- Fold in mascarpone, vanilla extract, and mango puree until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled sponge and spread the mascarpone whipped cream and mango filling evenly on it.
- Roll the cake back up without the towel and refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
- Slice the third mango thinly to create roses for decoration.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tips: The sponge can be made a day in advance. Keep it wrapped to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg