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Tres Leches Cake

Cultural Context

Tres Leches Cake is a traditional Mexican dessert that has gained popularity across Latin America. It is celebrated for its moist texture and rich flavor, achieved by soaking the cake in a mixture of three types of milk. The cake is often served at birthdays, weddings, and other festive occasions, symbolizing celebration and hospitality. Its origins are debated, with some attributing it to Mexican cuisine and others suggesting influences from various Latin American cultures.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups regular whole milk
1 cup condensed milk
1 cup evaporated milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
vanilla extract
strawberries
blueberries
mandarin oranges

cake flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is more budget-friendly.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream is lower in calories, and whipped topping is often cheaper.

1

Bake the cake layers and let them cool.

2

Remove the layers from the pan to prevent sticking, then soak them in the milk mixture.

3

Prepare the soaking mixture with 1.5 cups of regular whole milk, 1 cup of condensed milk, and 1 cup of evaporated milk.

4

For the whipped cream, combine 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and a little vanilla extract.

5

Frost the cake with the prepared whipped cream as you would regularly.

6

Slice the cake, noting that it may fall apart, which is normal for this type of cake.

7

Decorate the top with a pattern of strawberries, blueberries, and mandarin oranges.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pastel Tres Leches
Local Name: Pastel Tres Leches

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