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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
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla sugar
3 1/2 cups milk
3 tbsp granulated sugar
200 ml heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp butter
200 ml heavy cream
1 pack whipped cream powder (75g)
1 cup cold milk (200 ml)

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 flour and baking powder.

3

In another bowl, beat eggs and granulated 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 milk, granulated sugar, and heavy cream for the milk sauce and pour over the cake.

8

Refrigerate for several hours to soak.

9

Prepare the caramel sauce by melting sugar and butter, then adding heavy cream.

10

Whip the whipped cream powder with cold milk and spread over the cake.

11

Drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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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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