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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 cake flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk
12 oz evaporated milk
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup milk
2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp cream of tartar powder
1 tsp cinnamon
strawberry
raspberry
peaches
mango
candy pearls
mint
rosemary

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 bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.

2

In a bowl, mix cake flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

3

In another bowl, beat egg yolks and egg whites with sugar until fluffy.

4

Combine the dry ingredients with the egg mixture.

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 milk, then pour over the cake.

8

Refrigerate for several hours to soak.

9

Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form, then spread over the cake.

10

Garnish with cinnamon, fruits, and optional decorations 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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