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Tres Leches Cake Recipe | 3 Milk Cake [Pastel de Tres Leches]

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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
5 eggs (separate white from yolk)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup Plain flour
1 tbsp cornflour (Optional)
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tbsp Melted butter (optional)
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup condensed milk
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tsp Vanilla extract

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 to 170°C.

2

Separate the egg whites from the yolks.

3

In a bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

4

In another bowl, mix the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy.

5

Add 1/4 cup sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla to the yolk mixture and combine.

6

In a separate bowl, mix the plain flour, cornflour, baking powder, and salt.

7

Combine the dry ingredients with the egg yolk mixture.

8

Fold in the egg whites gently until just combined.

9

Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish and bake for 35 minutes.

10

Cool the cake and poke holes all over the top.

11

Mix the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whipping cream together and pour over the cake.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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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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