MANGO ALMOND ICEBOX CAKE

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This recipe was inspired by my friend who asked me to make a mango cake. It's easy to prepare, refreshing, light, and tastes absolutely fantastic. Strawberries can be used as well. -Rachel Simoneau, Danbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mango chunks, thawed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
22 crisp ladyfinger cookies
1 package (5 ounces) miniature meringue cookies, coarsely crushed
1 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • For syrup, place water in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high 30 seconds. Stir in sugar and almond extract until sugar is dissolved; cool completely., Finely chop 1/4 cup mango chunks; place in a large bowl. Add cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract; beat until blended. In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into mango mixture., To assemble, line bottom of a 9-in. springform pan with 11 ladyfingers; slowly drizzle with half of the syrup. Layer with half of each of the following: cream mixture, meringue cookies, remaining mango and almonds. Repeat layers, starting with remaining ladyfingers. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. To serve, loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Julius Sibeko
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This cake is a great way to use up ripe mangoes. It's also a great dessert for a crowd.


Lloyd Black
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make icebox cake.


muhamed otiya
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This is the perfect cake for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone will love it.


Alyssa Sterling
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.


POTATO KING THE GREAT
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Kamal Amarkhil
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I'm not a big fan of mango, but I loved this cake! The almond flavor really balanced out the mango flavor.


Hussnain Asghar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. The cake was light and fluffy, and the mango flavor was delicious.


Rajib Ahmed
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Rahim Sha SwaTi
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This cake is so refreshing and delicious! The perfect summer treat.


cousins squad
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I had some trouble finding ladyfinger cookies, but I was able to substitute graham crackers and it turned out great.


Alexandra Palau
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but other than that it was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the whipped cream.


Conor Leonard
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. It's the perfect no-bake dessert for a hot summer day.


Tayyab Jutt official
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This is the best icebox cake I've ever had! The mango and almond flavors are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


luka I
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake was light and fluffy, and the mango flavor was divine.


Sanana Sanana the skenana
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This cake is a great way to use up ripe mangoes. I love that it doesn't require any baking. It's the perfect summer dessert.


thokozani Madlala
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it looked so impressive when I served it. My guests loved it!


Pasindu Gayashan Photography
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The flavors in this cake were outstanding! The tangy mangoes balanced perfectly with the sweetness of the almonds and whipped cream. I would definitely make this again.


Ali Hassanin
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This mango almond icebox cake was a hit at my summer party! The combination of sweet mangoes, crunchy almonds, and creamy whipped cream was divine. It was easy to make and didn't require any baking, which was a huge plus in the hot weather.