Tres Leches Cake Recipe (Three Milk Cake) - Hot Chocolate Hits

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.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

In a bowl, combine 100 grams of soft unsalted butter and 200 grams of granulated sugar, whisk until light and fluffy.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Crack in 5 whole eggs and whisk until well combined, incorporating as much air as possible.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.

Gradually whisk in the flour until everything is well incorporated.

Pour the batter into a prepared 26 centimeter glass dish or a 9 by 13 inch cake pan.

Bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes, then let it cool completely for about 30 minutes.

Prick the surface of the cooled cake with a toothpick or fork to create holes for soaking.

In a bowl, combine 250 ml of whole milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, and 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, whisk until smooth.

Drench the cake in the milk mixture, allowing it to absorb completely; chill overnight or for a couple of hours.

For the whipped cream, combine 375 ml of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a bowl.

Whip the cream until you get nice peaks, being careful not to overmix.

Spread the whipped cream on top of the cake and finish with fresh berries if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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