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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 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup whole milk
12 oz evaporated milk
9 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup berries to garnish

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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

3

In another bowl, beat eggs and 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy.

4

Combine the dry ingredients with the egg mixture and add vanilla extract and whole milk.

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 evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy whipping cream for the syrup and pour over the cake.

8

Refrigerate for several hours to soak.

9

Whip the remaining heavy cream with 2 Tbsp sugar and spread over the cake.

10

Garnish with berries 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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