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Tres Leche Cake

Cultural Context

Tres Leche Cake is a traditional Latin American dessert, particularly popular in Mexico. It is celebrated for its rich, moist texture, achieved by soaking the sponge cake in a mixture of three types of milk. The cake is often served at birthdays, weddings, and other festive occasions, symbolizing celebration and indulgence. Its origins can be traced back to various countries, leading to some debate about its exact birthplace, but it remains a beloved treat across the region.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
4 Eggs
1 cup sugar
2 cups Flour
3 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 cup Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Evaporated Milk
1 Sweetened condensed Milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup strawberries (optional)

cake flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

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

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein, while cool whip is often cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and sugar, and beat until well blended.

3

Add flour and baking powder to the egg mixture, and mix until smooth.

4

Pour in milk and vanilla, and mix until combined.

5

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6

Once baked, let the cake cool.

7

In a separate bowl, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy whipping cream.

8

Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture over it, allowing it to soak in.

9

For the topping, whip together heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar until peaks form.

10

Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and top with strawberries if desired.

Cooking Techniques

bakedsoaked

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Pastel de Tres Leches
Local Name: Pastel de Tres Leches

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