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In writing they say, form increases creativity. that is when you have a restriction of rhyme or pattern, you will come up with better lines. Similarly when you have an ingredient that you have to use, its like hitting a jackpot if you can come up with a good recipe. I have heavy cream remaining from the 'farmers cake' debacle. I have mangoes from Costco which are awaiting their turn to become mango shake. Cream cake is a good way to use up the heavy cream. And mango topping is the way to hit the spot. No reason why this couldnt go in between the layers too. I am amazed that there are still many kinds of cake unknown to me. I mean 'cream' as the show runner.

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