Tres Leches Cake | Mexican Family Recipe | Pastel de tres leches

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Preheat the convection oven to 375°F (or 350°F for a regular oven).

Separate the eggs into two bowls, one for egg whites and one for yolks.

Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Add egg yolks one at a time to the whipped egg whites, mixing well after each addition.

Add vanilla extract and sugar gradually to the egg mixture.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the egg mixture gently.

Pour the batter into the baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake for 20 minutes in a convection oven or 22 to 25 minutes in a regular oven.

Check if the cake is done by poking it with a toothpick; it should come out clean.

While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over it with a skewer.

Mix together the whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk, whisking until combined.

Pour the milk mixture evenly over the warm cake and let it cool completely.

Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to soak.

To make the frosting, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar until incorporated.

Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and garnish with strawberries.

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