Mango Vanilla Bavarian Cream Cake … and a FOOT for MacTweets!
Yes, still summer here, with the rains that came and went, leaving us in a puddle of hot and humid misery. Not the perfect weather for macs, but then again, it was the finding my feet time of the month. Needless to say, they proved elusive again. The theme Jamie and I picked at MacTweets was ‘SING, SING A SONG‘, asking you to cook up something special, something toe-tapping, sing-along good! Sing I did, and the numbers being belted out in my mind were wide ranging. Primary of course the theme song from Friends, “I’ll Be There For You” which I was going to dedicate my macs to… had they found feet.
It’s like you’re always stuck in second gear
When it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your year
But … I’ll be there for you (when the rain starts to pour)
I’ll be there for you (like I’ve been there before)
I’ll be there for you (because you’re there for me too)
To Bina who mailed me egg white powder from the States, to Ednah {Janet} who posted the cutest friends card for me, Johnny Depp and all, {a joke we share on twitter at the laundry club}, to Jamie who is the spirit behind my macs, to Ken who inspired the yellow, to Mardi my partner in humid conditions failed macs, to Barbara who’s become a mac-pro …
… and to all the gang at MacTweets for the inspired ‘feet‘ month after month! Thanks for joining Jamie and me at the ‘attack‘!
Mango Vanilla Bavarian Cream Cake
Adapted from Tartlette
2 sponge bases1 quantity Bavarian cream1 quantity lime syrup3 medium mangoes, diced into cubesFor the sponge
3 large eggs separated
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup plain flour
pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 sachet vanilla sugarMethod:Whip the yolks with 1/4 cup sugar till pale and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and beat again.Sift the flour over the beaten yolks and leave.wash the beaters clean, whip the whites with the salt to soft peaks, add sugar and whip to a stiff meringue.Fold the whites into the yolks and flour in 3 goes. Do this gently so as not to lose volume. Divide it into half and bake in 2 parchment paper lined 8″ shallow baking tins, or pipe into 2 9″ circles drawn on parchment paper. The bases will be very thin. Sprinkle with vanilla sugarBake for 12-15 minutes till golden brown and spongy.Peel off paper, and cool completely on racks.For the Vanilla Bavarian Cream
4 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 vanilla beans {One bean will do too. I wanted a DEEP vanilla flavour}
1 1/4 tablespoons powdered gelatin, sprinkled over 3 tbsps water {Can reduce to 1 tbsp in cool weather}
600ml low fat cream {25% fat}Method:In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until very pale.In the meantime, in a large saucepan set over medium heat, bring the milk, 200ml cream and the vanilla bean {split open and scraped over the milk} to a boil. Slowly pour the milk over the yolks, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan over medium low heat and cook until the cream coats the back of a spoon {as if making creme anglaise}.Remove the vanilla bean. Add the softened gelatin and stir until melted completely into the cream. Let cool to room temperature, or cool over an ice bath, stirring from time to time, till it just begins to set.
Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold it into the cooled cream base. Use immediately.Lime Syrup:1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup waterJuice of 1 lime
Method:
Put all ingredients in pan over medium heat and stir till melted. Remove and cool.To Assemble:Trim both the sponges to an 8″ diameter {The idea is basically to fit snugly into the dessert ring, or Spring-form tin ring that you plan to use. It has to hold the Bavarian cream in place till it sets, else it will ooze out.}Place the dessert ring on a serving platter, add one sponge base and brush with lime syrup. Top with the cooled Bavarian cream. Add the diced mango pieces uniformly over the Bavarian, and top with the second layer of sponge, keeping the vanilla sugar side facing up. Press down gently, cover the ring with cling-wrap, and chill for 6-8 hours, or better overnight.
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54 Comments
Shea M.
There is just something so indescribably luscious about seeing all those vanilla flecks in the cream that just makes me want to lick my computer screen! Lovely… 🙂
Ken
What a gorgeous looking cake. That's why we haven't seen you for a while, you were busy baking.
Rosa's Yummy Yums
A splendid dessert! So refreshing and scrumptious! perfect presentation.
Cheers,
Rosa
Jenny
I really like the appearance of the cake, it's so beautiful!
Debugcooking
Deeba now thats the kinds cake I want for my bday…amazing pics as usual!
Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite
Deeba your dad is one lucky guy – wow!!! I think the one little mac with his little dainty feet is worth 100 of everyone else's ones with feet, just so you know. Why? Because yours truly are a labour of love. I think you have the hardest weather conditions of all of us to bake in and look what you do!! You are awesome and fabulous!
PS: My macs don't *always* fail you know…
Nimi SunilKumar
hi deeba..Amazin pics and a yummy dessert
nimi
Jessica @ How Sweet
That cake looks absolutely incredible!
Sarah, Maison Cupcake
This is such a gorgeous post that we barely notice the macaron with tiny feet!
Amazing looking cake, you are so good at decoration.
Sanjeeta kk
Lovely clicks and a great treat to try. Beautiful color, love the yellow shade here.
lora
That cake is a work of art.I love that you started put making macs and came out with this masterpiece. Truly inspired!
Renata
Deeba, this looks so sophisticated and delicious! Wonderful photos as usual!
shaz
One foot is definitely better than no feet. Plus, it got to be the star on top of the cake: Well done again on your efforts deeba, and that cake is simply sensational. So bright and beautiful! Happy Birthday to your Dad.
lisaiscooking
The mango and lime syrup sound summery and delicious! I've never made a bavarian cream cake, but I think I should!
Kathleen Valentine
I just discovered your blog recently and absolutely LOVE it. Your pictures are gorgeous and your recipes to die for. Thank you!
Priya
Wow cant take my eyes from the click, Gorgeous!!
Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover)
This cake look just awesome and beautiful!
suma
Super gorgeous!! Sounds utterly decadent!!
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes]
Belated happy birthday to your dad. He got an awesome birthday cake 🙂 It looks scrumptious.
Vivian
I love the theme song from Friends! That is my all-time favorite sitcom. You had me at Mango, and at Bavarian Cream, and at Cake. Oh, it all sounds so good to me 🙂
LaDue & Crew
Awwwwww, you are the bombalicious buddy!! I sure love doing "laundry" with you, and stopping by here for a delicious treat too! YUM! This is FAB!
RamblingTart
Your cake is OUTRAGEOUSLY beautiful, Deeba!! I love it so much. 🙂 It's like something out of a fairytale storybook. 🙂
Eliana
What an incredible looking cake. You are so talented 🙂
Joy
Love, love the cake. Mangos are one of my favoriate fruits and it is perfect in this dish.
Kitchen Butterfly
It looks so gorgeous…….I love the golden yellows…..and I'm sure it was a fantastic one to share on your dad's birthday!
Junglefrog
Your dad is a lucky guy to have such an amazing cake baked for him and o well, the one macaron with feet. I am sure they all tasted wonderful nevertheless right? And it all looks beautiful!
Magic of Spice
What a beautiful cake…What a treat for your Dad:)
Amanda
Gorgeous Deeba, and I love what you've done with your site, looks so fresh!
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets
Lovely photos and baking, Deeba. You're such a pro at cake decorating. If only my hands were so steady :).
Twinsy Rachel
Happy Birthday to ur Dad.. 🙂 n wat a beautiful cake!!! quite tempting n I love the shade of yellow, both in the cake n on the flower… very eye pleasing 🙂 Do u know that "that flower" is a wild flower in Munnar? It usually has two shades in the flower, "pink n white", "orange n yellow", etc.. locally known as "kongini poo"
zurin
lovely template and your post and cakes as always are awe worthy :))))
Tangled Noodle
This is such an amazing cake! I love the whole creation but I am most intrigued by the thin sponge cake. Recently, we've had cakes from a local baker that I had such a layer and I've wanted to try my hand at it. Thanks for the great instructions and beautiful photographs to guide and inspire me! 😎
Peter M
Gorgeous colours at play and your detailed cake decoration is immaculate.
eve's lungs
luscious . I love the way you play with colours in all your posts . BTW the new site looks better – neater if you know what I mean
bunkycooks
Your photos are so beautiful and the cake looks absolutely delightful! I will have to remember this cake when I really want to make a great impression. BTW, I like your music selections! 🙂
Gloria
Hi! I just discovered your blog and I loved it. With your permission I will visit you often.
If you want to invite you to know my kitchen.
This cake seems a luxury 5-star dessert.
Nice to meet you and congratulations for such a wonderful site.
A kiss. "
Chocolate Shavings
That cake looks so beautiful – I love the decorations ontop!
Natalie...
Oooh i cant believe how good this cheesecake looks, yumm! Mangos are so tasty at the moment as well!
Jessica
Beautiful photos of what looks to be a very delicious cake. How in the world did you get the icing to PERFECTLY match the flowers? Or is that a photography trick? lol
Loved this post!
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meeso
Lovely color and I imagine, very tasty!
Simply Life
wow, everything is just beautiful!
Bonnie
Beautiful macs (even without feet). Feet aren't everything. Taste counts for a lot with me.
This cake is tremendously amazing and lovely.
Flora
They looks gorgeous and amazing clicks.
Flora
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Sue Sparks
Such stunning photos! Love the brilliant yellow!
I didn't finish my macs in time for the round-up, but did post them on my blog…hopefully next month! 🙂
Foodessa
Deeba…how delicately sublime this cake looks. The intricate, yet casual topping just brought this dessert to another level. Just fabulous.
Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
Claudia
Cathy
What a gorgeous cake with all that luscious mango folded into the Bavarian cream. This is my idea of the perfect birthday cake. Those little feet can be so elusive. I can never figure out why sometimes I get them and more often than not I don't.
Barbara Bakes
Ahhhh thanks for the sweet comment GF. I love being part of the laundry club and Mac Tweets. I do often wonder how you come by all your knowledge of American pop culture and songs. It seems you know it better than I. The Friends song definitely gets stuck in your head.
Your cake is fabulous as usual. I'm sure your Dad was in heaven. I hope the Mac Gods bless your new kitchen with lots of yummy feet.
Suman Singh
WOW..such a beautiful looking cake..love that colour of it…looks amazing…first time here and needless to say I am loving each and every post of yours…was in search of a birthday cake for my hubby's birthday and found one from your site..yeppie…I hope I can pull off well..thanks for such wonderful recipes…really admire you..
Nicisme
Gorgeous cake, love the decoration on the top so much.
Jeanne @ CookSister!
Oh how gorgeous Deeba! So summery and so YELLOW! Love the Johnny depp card. Still giggling about that!
Smulansbakblogg
Hey,wow you have an incredible site,love this color you bring in the dessert.I feel crave when i see all this beautiful sweets.I hope you come to my place and check it out
swedish girl on http://www.smulansbakblogg.blogspot.com
FOODalogue
simply a work of art!
tasteofbeirut
I love the mango flavor against the vanilla, tangy with creamy and mellow ; this cake is so beautiful it looks like it could be displayed on a window in an elegant pastry shop in a major city, oh my!
Firdous
I made this cake yesterday and we had this tonight. It was loved by all. I had excellent mangoes for this. The cake layers were easy to do. I was skeptical about the cream but it turned out to be terrific.thanks a lot for sharing.I will make your strawberry version as well soon.