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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.

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45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups cake flour
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
1 cup evaporated milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 cake flour, baking powder, and salt.

3

In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil until fluffy.

4

Add vanilla extract to the egg mixture and combine.

5

Combine the dry ingredients with the egg mixture.

6

Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake until golden.

7

Cool the cake and poke holes all over the top.

8

Mix the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and evaporated milk and pour over the cake.

9

Refrigerate for several hours to soak.

10

Whip the heavy cream and spread over the cake.

11

Garnish with fruit and cinnamon before serving.

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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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