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tres leches cake recipe

Mexican dessert, Tres leches cake recipe

Indulge in the luscious delight of Tres Leches Cake, a classic Mexican dessert that’s irresistibly moist and creamy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine mexican cuisine
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 5 eggs
  • 200 g 1 cup sugar
  • 180 g 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 75 ml 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt

For the Three-Milk Syrup (Tres Leches):

  • 1 can 397 g / 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can 397 g / 14 oz unsweetened evaporated milk
  • 100 g 1/2 cup whole cream or whole milk

For the Filling:

  • 1 glass 250 ml / 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Fresh fruit to taste peaches, mangoes, strawberries, pineapple

Instructions
 

Cake Preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Lightly butter a 9-inch (24 cm) baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar and 5 egg yolks for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes pale yellow.
  • Gradually fold in the milk, vanilla extract, flour, and baking powder into the egg yolk mixture. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the 5 egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar to the egg whites and continue beating until the mixture is glossy and stiff.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

Preparation of the Three-Milk Syrup:

  • In a bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened condensed milk, cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Using a fork, gently pierce the cooled cake all over.
  • Place the cake back in the baking pan and slowly pour the syrup over it, ensuring it is fully absorbed by basting all sides.
  • Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or ideally 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.

Preparation of the Filling:

  • Beat the whipping cream with the icing sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cake.
  • Serve with diced fresh fruit on top or on the side.