Mango and Mint Cake
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. I mentioned, can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the dough. Mix the baking powder, salt, and flour.
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Step 2
2. In a deep bowl, start beating the egg yolks with 3/4 of the sugar (1.5 minutes). Gradually add vanilla and milk, continuing to beat. Then add the flour mixture. Beat until light and fluffy.
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Step 3
3. In another container, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Step 4
4. Then gently mix the egg whites into the flour mixture. Transfer the batter to a round baking pan. Bake the sponge cake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees.
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Step 5
5. While the pastry is cooling, prepare the soaking syrup. Mix three types of milk with rum. Place the sponge cake on a rack with a plate underneath. Pour the soaking syrup over the cake. Let it soak for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
6. While you're at it, prepare the fruits and cream. Dice the mango into small cubes. Finely chop the mint (1-2 leaves). Whip the cream with sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Step 7
7. Then mix the mint with the mango, rum, and sugar.
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Step 8
8. Decorate the soaked cake with cream. Place mango on top. Garnish with mint. Enjoy!