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Tres Leche Cake

Cultural Context

Tres Leche Cake is a traditional Latin American dessert, particularly popular in Mexico. It is celebrated for its rich, moist texture, achieved by soaking the sponge cake in a mixture of three types of milk. The cake is often served at birthdays, weddings, and other festive occasions, symbolizing celebration and indulgence. Its origins can be traced back to various countries, leading to some debate about its exact birthplace, but it remains a beloved treat across the region.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 tazas de harina de trigo
1 cucharadita de polvo para hornear
4 huevos
½ taza de aceite vegetal
1 cucharadita de esencia de vainilla
¾ de taza de leche
una lata de media crema
leche evaporada
leche condensada
esencia de vainilla
2 tazas de crema para batir
4 cucharadas de azúcar
fruta fresca

cake flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is more budget-friendly.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein, while cool whip is often cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven and prepare a baking pan.

2

In a bowl, mix the flour and baking powder together.

3

In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the oil and vanilla essence.

4

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix well.

5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake until golden.

6

Once baked, let the cake cool and then poke holes in it.

7

In a separate bowl, mix the three types of milk (media crema, evaporated milk, and condensed milk) with vanilla essence.

8

Pour the milk mixture over the cooled cake, allowing it to soak in.

9

Whip the cream with sugar until soft peaks form and spread it over the cake.

10

Decorate with fresh fruit before serving.

Cooking Techniques

bakedsoaked

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pastel de Tres Leches
Local Name: Pastel de Tres Leches

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