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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Mango Refrigerator Cake (April Kulinarya Theme)

This is my blog for this month's - April Kulinarya theme. Our host Lala of  This Little Piggy challenged us w/ DECADENCE food and the first that came to mind is mango!!! It is Asian mango season here. I know, you'll probably say whattt? they are always available. Yes, the greenish, reddish type of mango which i don't like. and no, i'm not a snub, i'm just spoiled ha!ha!.. Try the other variety of mango which is commonly called Asian mango or Atulfo, i'm sure you'll agree with me. .Asian mangoes are way better. They are sweeter and not fibrous at all. 



This is just to compare and show how big these mangoes are.






I've blogged mango dishes please click http://bisayajudkaayo.blogspot.com/search/label/Mangoes.
Mango Cheesecake
http://bisayajudkaayo.blogspot.com/2010/08/mango-cheesecake.html


Mango Ice Cream
http://bisayajudkaayo.blogspot.com/2009/08/mango-ice-cream.html






This time i made MANGO REFRIGERATOR CAKE. This dessert is easy, no baking needed and oh so good!!!


THE  QUANTITY/MEASUREMENT FOR THIS DISH ARE ESTIMATES.  I BELIEVE THAT IT WILL REALLY DEPEND ON HOW MUCH YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE AND HOW MUCH MANGOES YOU'D LIKE TO PUT IN YOUR CAKE.


Cake and Mango
Ingredients:

5 packs of broas (Lady fingers) add more if you want more layers.
6 mangoes sliced thinly (depend on the size of the mango)


Directions:
1. Slice mangoes thinly, discard the seeds. Set aside.
2. Coat the baking pan with softened butter.
3. Arrange and layer broas on bottom of the pan.
4. Pour and spread about 1/2 cup of the buttercream frosting.
5. Arrange sliced mangoes.
6. Repeat process, layer broas, then buttercream then mangoes.
7. The top most must be the buttercream layer.
8. Arrange the sliced mangoes. I made two different ways to arrange the mangoes. Please see below pictures.
9. Chill in the fridge for an hour or more and Enjoy!!!




Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:

2 cans 18.7 oz. condensed milk
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2 t vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (as needed)

Directions:
1. Beat softened butter, condensed milk, vanilla, and slowly add the  confectioners' sugar..

2. Continue beating until frosting  reaches desired consistency. I want mine a bit loose.


Rosette mangoes as garnish.












    Arrange sliced mangoes this way.





    A slice of the cake the following day. The color of the mango will change but the flavor is not compromised. Still delicious!!


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      19 comments:

      1. LaApril 28, 2011 at 11:17 AM

        Oh miss pia, i am soooo with you on the mangoes. i don't eat the big fat ones either unless desperate. even then, i'm sulky when i eat it.

        i'm pleasantly surprised at how creative but EASY this is! who would've thought.

        thanks for ur post. asian mangoes all the way!

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      2. wok with rayApril 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM

        Your cake looks very pretty and delicious especially with those mango rose petals on top. I wouldn't mind having a slice of it. Okay, make it two. :) Thank you for sharing.

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      3. adorasboxApril 28, 2011 at 3:46 PM

        I love this so much!!! Those mangoes are such beauties. I'm with you on that condensed milk buttercream. That is so to my liking. Lovely presentation.

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      4. Reel and GrillApril 28, 2011 at 6:08 PM

        that's one gorgeous cake....love it...

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      5. sheryl@crispywaffleApril 29, 2011 at 1:54 AM

        the roses - gorgeous! And I'm with you on philippine mangoes - best mangoes ever.

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      6. OggiApril 29, 2011 at 7:28 AM

        This is beautiful. I love the rosettes and I'll have buttercream condensed milk frosting anytime.:)

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      7. Words and NoshApril 29, 2011 at 9:53 AM

        I love our Philippine mangoes! This cake looks scrumptious, would love to know how you made those rosettes!

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      8. Rowena @ Saraplicious! KitchenMay 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM

        Oh wow Pia, not only does the dish look decadent but the pictures are beautiful!

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      9. TaGa_LutoMay 4, 2011 at 7:29 PM

        Lala!!! Yes, yes, yes!!! Asian mangoes all the way! lol!

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      10. TaGa_LutoMay 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM

        Ray...sure you can have 2 or more slices;) I always make extra because one cake pan wouldn't suffice.

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      11. TaGa_LutoMay 4, 2011 at 7:31 PM

        Hi, Adora..thank you! I love condensed milk;)

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      12. RaymondeMay 15, 2011 at 7:28 AM

        Hello, you are keeping well. Delicious looking cake. You are so talented.

        My son started a new job in London in a two Michelin Star restaurant in Mayfair. He is over the moon and also says it is a steep learning curve. We are very proud I wanted to share with you because I know you will appreciate what it means. Take care. xxx

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      13. TaGa_LutoMay 20, 2011 at 7:53 PM

        @ Reel and Grill- Thank you so much;)

        @ Sheryl - Thank you..oh yeah Phil. mangoes are the best of course;)

        @ Oggi- Thank you...give this a try i'm sure you'll like it;)

        @ words and nosh- Thanks...cut mangoes thinly and start in the middle then work the slices alternate working outwards. I'll post a picture soon.

        @ Rowena- Thank so much;)

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      14. TaGa_LutoMay 20, 2011 at 7:58 PM

        Hi, Raymonde! Wow...congratulations to your son. Thank you so much for letting me in the good news. My daughter is now working. She works at the garde manger station at Takashi Restaurant (Chicago) owned by Chef Takashi who happened to get their one star michelin star just recently. More power to our kids;)

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      15. ZiggyMay 21, 2011 at 3:50 AM

        oh nooooooo!!!!!! mango flowers!!!!! the terror! the horror!

        how did you do it? i am still learnin how to make them. but you gave me a hint there. and ou've put it on top of cream so it looks easy. thanks! hahahaha!

        huge-as mangoes. so Filipino. so easy. lamiaaaaaaa! nyum nyum.

        goodness im so wild.

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      16. TaGa_LutoMay 21, 2011 at 6:54 AM

        Hi, Ziggy! You always make me laugh, and i love that;) Yes, lami-iii jud ang Pinoy mangoes!
        I guess i will have to post another blog on how to make the rosettes. For some reason i can't cut and paste the pictures here (comment part)

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      17. RaymondeMay 25, 2011 at 9:30 AM

        I am pleased to hear the good news also for your daughter. Those kids are so young and are going to learn so much in those fantastic restaurants. I think we did a good job. xxx

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      18. Kris NgoeiMay 29, 2011 at 10:35 PM

        Mangoes are in season too here in Thailand, this is a great recipe to make great use of mangoes....

        This mango cake looks delicious and hard to resist :-)

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      19. CarlaJuly 31, 2011 at 9:56 PM

        I love this..yep, gonna make this one

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