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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 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
100 gm sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
4 egg yolks
1 tbsp vanilla
100 gm flour (maida)
150 gm condensed milk
150 gm evaporated milk
150 gm whole milk
250 gm whipping cream
1 tbsp icing 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 170℃.

2

In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

3

Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

4

In another bowl, combine egg yolks and vanilla, then mix well.

5

Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.

6

Sift in the flour and baking powder, and fold until just combined.

7

Pour the batter into a prepared 8" baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

8

Cool the cake and prepare the syrup by mixing condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk.

9

Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk syrup over it to soak.

10

For icing, whip the cream with icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

11

Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake before serving.

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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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