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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
4 Eggs
100g (1/2 Cup) Sugar
100g (1/2 Cup+2 tbsp) All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Vanilla Essence
3-1/2 Cups Milk
1/2 Cup All-Purpose Cream
1/4 Cup Condensed Milk
1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
1/2 Cup Sugar (for caramel)
2 tbsp Butter
3 tbsp Milk (for caramel)

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 180C.

2

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour and baking powder.

3

In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.

4

Combine the dry ingredients with the egg mixture and add vanilla essence.

5

Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.

6

Cool the cake and prepare the three milk mixture by combining milk, all-purpose cream, and condensed milk.

7

Poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture over it.

8

Refrigerate for several hours to soak.

9

Prepare the caramel sauce by melting butter and sugar, then adding milk and all-purpose cream.

10

Whip the whipping cream and spread it over the cake after soaking.

11

Garnish with caramel sauce before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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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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