Mango Unchained: The Jellicious Cake Story

Welcome aboard the tropical express, destination: Mango Jelly Cake! This isn't just any dessert, it's a 'jiggle that makes you giggle', brimming with the mouth-watering delight of mangoes. But wait, there's more! This king of fruits isn't just a treat for your taste buds, it's a royal flush of Vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. So buckle up, because we're about to embark on a whirlwind journey to 'mango-nificence'!

Now onto the ingredients you will need to make this recipe a massive success!

Ingredients

For the cake you will need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup condensed milk

For the Cheese Layer:

• 1 cup Philadelphia cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup whipping cream

For the jelly you will need:

• 4 ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted (or 2 cups mango puree)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unflavoured gelatin powder (or agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Let's dive right in!

Preparation of the cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 170°C
2. In a bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 cup of condensed milk
3. In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of room temperature unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy
4. Add 4 large eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, ensuring each is well combined before adding the next. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
5. Add the flour mixture to the butter-egg mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix well after each addition
6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan
7. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean
8. Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding with the mango jelly layer

Cheese Layer:

1. Mix 1 cup of room temperature Philadelphia cream cheese with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until smooth
2. Gradually add 1/2 cup of whipping cream and continue to mix until well incorporated
3. Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two even layers
4. Spread the cheese mixture on the bottom cake layer
5. Arrange halved strawberries over the cheese layer
6. Carefully place the second cake layer on top

Mango Jelly Layer:

1. Blend 4 peeled and pitted ripe mangoes until smooth.
2. In a saucepan, combine the mango puree, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of gelatin over the mixture, and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then pour over the top layer of the cake.
5. Refrigerate the cake until the jelly layer is set, usually a few hours or overnight.

Enjoy your Mango Jelly & Cheese Layered Cake!