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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
5 eggs (separated)
1 cup maida (cake flour)
1 cup sugar (½ cup + ½ cup)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
⅓ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla essence
¾ cup condensed milk
¾ cup milk
¼ cup cream
100 grams whipped cream
strawberries for decoration

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

Separate the egg whites from the yolks.

2

Beat the egg whites with ½ cup sugar until it forms stiff peaks.

3

In another bowl, combine maida, baking powder, and salt.

4

In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining ½ cup sugar until pale and at ribbon consistency.

5

Add the flour mixture to the yolks and whisk again.

6

Fold in the egg whites gently into the egg yolks.

7

Make streaks in the batter using a skewer to remove any air bubbles.

8

Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.

9

Once the cake has cooled down, make several holes on it using a skewer or toothpick.

10

Combine all the milk mixture ingredients and whisk.

11

Soak the cake with the milk mixture liquid and refrigerate for 1 hour.

12

Decorate with whipped cream and strawberries. Serve cold.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pastel Tres Leches
Local Name: Pastel Tres Leches

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