COCONUT-LIME TRES LECHES CAKE
As someone whose greatest fear in life is dry cake, Tres Leches Cake holds a special place in my heart, as it is impossible not to be dry. While its exact origins are unknown, it is popular all over Latin America, especially in Mexico and Nicaragua, and I fell in love with it through my husband's love of Mexican food. This version has toasted coconut and lime, two flavors that go deliciously with the milky creamy flavors of Tres Leches cake.
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the egg whites in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute. With the mixer still on, slowly add 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Continue until shiny medium-stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Remove the egg whites to a medium bowl and set aside.
- Add the egg yolks and remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar to the same bowl of the stand mixer with the same whisk attachment (no need to wash). Beat on medium speed until pale yellow and doubled in volume, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the milk and vanilla, then the lime zest and coconut, beating constantly. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture until just combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter in 3 additions until the egg whites are no longer visible.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a tester comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack and let cool slightly.
- For the tres leches: Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and whole milk in a large measuring cup with a spout. Using a round metal skewer or a fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake, but don't go all the way down to the bottom (this will help the cake absorb the milk!). Pour the milk all over the cake very slowly and a little at a time (this will help distribute the milk throughout the cake). When all of the milk has been poured into the cake and absorbed, cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- For the topping: Combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Dollop, then spread over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with the coconut, then then the lime zest. Cut into 15 rectangles. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
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Fatimah Abdul
[email protected]This cake is so good! I love the coconut and lime flavors. It's the perfect cake for a summer party.
Mahdi Shaalan
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut and lime flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Md Bozlu
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Aida Elizondo
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture.
Tepaku Tomo
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Ssekidde Alex
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
Md Nurnovi
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The cake was still very moist and flavorful.
Gabriella McGuire
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
Prakash Budhathoki
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The frosting was too runny and the cake was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.
lucy mbwika
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of coconut and lime. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
ashsa Niru
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway and I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the lime. The cake is also incredibly moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake
Hamim Hasan
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist texture. I will definitely be making it again.
Ngesto Mage
[email protected]Tres leches cake is one of my favorite desserts, and this coconut-lime version is absolutely divine! The flavors are so refreshing and tropical, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I loved the addition of the lime zest in the frosting, it really bri