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Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Tres leches cake is a collapseed Latin American dessert known for its rich, creamy texture. A light sponge was made with a cake, soaked in a mixture of three milk - milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream - it cuts a moist and luscious every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Hand or stand mixer
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Offset spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 cup purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ tbsp salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

For the Milk Mixture

  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For the Topping

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prepare cake batterPreheat Oven: Preheat your oven at 350 ° F (175 ° C). Smooth the 9x13 inch baking dish and set it aside.Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • Separate eggs: In a large bowl, defeated egg yolk to yellow and creamy with 3/4 cups of sugar. Stir in milk and vanilla extracts.Include dry ingredients: Gently add dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture and mix until it is combined.
  • Whip egg whiteness: In a separate bowl, defeat the egg white in the form of soft peaks. Add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat to the form of hard peaks.
  • Fold together: Fold the white egg white in the batsman in the batsman until a streak is made.
  • Bake CakePut the batsman: Put the batsman in the finished baking dish and lubricate the top.Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick is inserted in the center, it is not cleaned.Cool: Let the cake cool down completely in the pan.
  • Soaking the cakePoke Holes: Use a fork to poke the holes on the cooled cake.Create a mixture of milk: In a mixing bowl, mix evaporated milk, sweet thick milk and heavy cream together.Put milk over the cake. Slowly add a mixture of milk over the cake, make sure it is equally soaked. Cover and cool at least 4 hours or overnight
  • Prepare Whipped ToppingWhip Cream: In a cool bowl, defeat heavy whipping cream, powder sugar, and vanilla extracts as long as harsh peaks.Frost Cake: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake.Garnish: Top with fresh fruit or a spray of cinnamon, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoySlice: Cut the cake into squares and serve cold.Enjoy: Taste the rich, creamy tastes of this trace cake

Notes

Room temperature eggs: Use room temperature eggs for easy whipping and better quantity. Do not crowd the soaking: Give enough time to absorb the milk mixture for enough time for the cake. STIFT Whipped Cream: For the best results, cool the bowls and beaters before killing the cream. Customize topping: Add fruits like strawberries or mangoes to a fresh twist.
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