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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
150 grams Plain Flour
100 grams granulated Sugar
4 Eggs
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
100 ml Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
100 ml Evaporated Milk
100 ml Heavy Cream
100 grams Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
Heavy Cream

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

Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish.

2

In a bowl, mix cake flour, baking powder, and salt.

3

In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.

4

Combine the dry ingredients with the egg mixture.

5

Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake until golden.

6

Cool the cake and poke holes all over the top.

7

Mix the three types of milk and pour over the cake.

8

Refrigerate for several hours to soak.

9

Whip the heavy cream and spread over the cake.

10

Garnish with fruit and cinnamon before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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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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