Description
Indulge in the luscious delight of Tres Leches Cake, a classic Mexican dessert that’s irresistibly moist and creamy.
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:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly butter a 9-inch (24 cm) baking pan.
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In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar and 5 egg yolks for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes pale yellow.
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Gradually fold in the milk, vanilla extract, flour, and baking powder into the egg yolk mixture. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, beat the 5 egg whites until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar to the egg whites and continue beating until the mixture is glossy and stiff.
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Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
Preparation of the Three-Milk Syrup:
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In a bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened condensed milk, cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Using a fork, gently pierce the cooled cake all over.
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Place the cake back in the baking pan and slowly pour the syrup over it, ensuring it is fully absorbed by basting all sides.
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Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or ideally 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
Preparation of the Filling:
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Beat the whipping cream with the icing sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cake.
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Serve with diced fresh fruit on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: mexican cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal