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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 box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 1/3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
12 ounce can evaporated milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar

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 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2

Measure and separate all the ingredients.

3

Combine the eggs, butter, whole milk, yellow cake mix, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.

4

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

5

Pour the cake batter into a baking dish.

6

Bake the cake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

7

Let the cake cool after baking.

8

In a separate bowl, mix together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk until it looks like caramel.

9

Cut small holes in the cooled cake to allow the milk mixture to soak in.

10

Pour the milk mixture evenly throughout the cake.

11

Place the cake in the fridge for 2 hours to soak up the milk mixture.

12

Make the meringue topping by mixing heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.

13

Pour the meringue topping onto the cake, even though it may be a little liquidy.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pastel Tres Leches
Local Name: Pastel Tres Leches

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