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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 cup + 3 tbs Milk
1 Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Oil (Odourless)
Few drops of Vanilla Essence
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1.5 cup Plain Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1.5 cup Milk
3 tbs Condensed Milk
Saffron Strands
Whipped Cream
Chopped Mango
Pistachios

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

In 1 cup Milk, add 1 Lemon Juice to curdle and keep aside.

2

In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup Oil and 1 cup curdled milk.

3

Add few drops of Vanilla Essence and mix well.

4

Add 1 cup Powdered Sugar and whisk well.

5

In another bowl, mix 1.5 cup Plain Flour, 1/2 tsp Baking Soda, and 1 tsp Baking Powder.

6

Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture and whisk.

7

Add 3 tbs Milk to bring the batter to ribbon consistency.

8

Grease a baking tray lined with parchment paper and pour the batter in.

9

Bake in a preheated oven at 180⁰ for 30-35 min or in a steamer for 40 min.

10

To make the Milk Syrup, in a deep base pan, combine 1.5 cup Milk, 3 tbs Condensed Milk, and Saffron Strands; cook until it boils.

11

Let the cake cool, then poke holes in it with a fork and pour the milk syrup over.

12

Layer the cake with Whipped Cream, cut into squares, and top with Chopped Mango and Pistachios.

13

Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking trayparchment paperwhiskdeep base pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Pastel Tres Leches
Local Name: Pastel Tres Leches

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