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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 repostería
1 taza de azúcar
12 claras
12 yemas
1 lata de leche evaporada (360g)
1 lata de leche condensada (387g)
1 lata de media crema (225g)
1/4 de taza de brandy
1 cdta de esencia de vainilla
350g de crema para batir Chantillí
200g de frambuesas

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

Encender el horno a 160°C

2

Engrasar y enharinar 2 moldes de 20cm de diámetro

3

Batir las claras. Cuando empiecen a espumar, agregar media taza de azúcar. Seguir batiendo hasta conseguir el punto de nieve

4

Aparte, batir las yemas junto con la otra media taza de azúcar hasta que la mezcla tenga la consistencia de punto de listón

5

Agregar la mezcla de yemas a la mezcla de claras y tamizar encima la harina. Revolver en forma envolvente hasta homogenizar

6

Vaciar la mezcla a los moldes y hornear durante 35 minutos

7

Desmoldar y dejar que enfríen

8

Bañar

9

Decorar

10

Refrigerar

Cooking Techniques

bakedsoaked

Equipment Needed

moldes redondos de aluminio anodizado, 8in x 3in

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Pastel de Tres Leches
Local Name: Pastel de Tres Leches

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