Tres Leches Cake
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4.6
Tres Leches Cake
Description
This recipe begins by separating eggs to beat yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale and thick. Flour, baking powder, and salt combine into the dry mix, incorporated gradually with milk into the yolks. Egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks with additional sugar and gently folded into the batter to aerate it. The batter is baked in a greased 9x13 pan until a toothpick comes out clean and cooled.
Once cooled, the cake is pierced with a fork and soaked with a milk sauce made from sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, regular milk, and rum to enhance moisture and flavor. Optional toppings include whipped cream, cocoa powder, and mixed berries, adding decorative and flavor contrasts.
This cake is moist with a soft crumb that holds the milk mixture well, making each bite rich and tender. Serving chilled enhances the refreshing sweetness, perfect for warm weather or festive occasions.
Important details include ensuring the cake is fully cooled before soaking to prevent sogginess, piercing the cake for better absorption, and using clean equipment for successful egg white whipping.
Ingredients
For Cake
- 6 large egg separated
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for egg whites)
For Milk Sauce
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 12 ounce evaporated milk (1 can)
- ½ cup milk
- 2-3 tablespoons rum
Optional Toppings
- 16 ounce Whipped Cream (I used cool whip)
- cocoa powder
- mixed berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Separate the eggs, placing the egg whites in a bowl for later. In another bowl add the egg yolks, the ⅔ cup of sugar, vanilla extract and beat with a mixer on high speed until the mixture is thick and pale. Should take about 2 minutes.
- Into another bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add about half the flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture and whisk until well combined. Whisk in the milk, then add the remaining flour mixture and whisk well. The cake batter will be quite thick.
- Beat the egg whites with a mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add the 3 tbsp sugar and continue beating for another minute until sugar is well incorporated. Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cake for 10 minutes.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the milk sauce by whisking all the milk sauce ingredients into a bowl. Pierce the entire surface of the cake with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the entire cake, evenly. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to overnight.
- Top the cake with whipped cream, cocoa powder and berries, if preferred.
Notes
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the milk mixture to avoid sogginess.
- Use a fork to pierce the cake all over before soaking to improve milk absorption.
- Add rum or brandy to the milk mixture for a richer flavor.
- Ensure mixing bowls and whisks are clean and free of grease to achieve stiff egg whites.
- Garnish with fresh berries and cocoa powder just before serving for visual appeal and flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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