COCONUT TRES LECHES CAKE
Made totally from scratch, this showstopping tres leches cake topped with coconut whipped cream will have your guests looking forward to dessert this Cinco de Mayo.
Provided by Smart Cookie
Categories Desserts Cakes Poke Cake Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Beat eggs and 1 cup sugar together on medium speed in a stand mixer until thick and light yellow, about 4 minutes. Add coconut and vanilla extracts. Turn mixer to low and add the flour in batches, alternating with the melted butter, and ending with the flour.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.
- Whisk 1 can coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk together in a medium bowl. Poke holes all over the cake with a wooden skewer and pour the milk mixture over the top. Let cake cool for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Place 2 remaining cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator to chill.
- Scoop out the solid coconut cream from the tops of the cans, discarding the coconut water at the bottom. Whisk coconut cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar together with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top of the cake. Garnish with toasted coconut, lime, and sea salt. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 114.7 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 28.3 g, Sodium 367.1 mg, Sugar 34 g
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Esraa Halak
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
Thoko Mathebula
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The coconut flavor is subtle but present, and the tres leches milk mixture makes it so moist and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Addhyan Kandel
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! It was so moist and flavorful, and the coconut flavor was just right. I will definitely be making this cake again.
julian jurca
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's easy to make, it looks impressive, and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.
Brenda Iriza
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but this cake was surprisingly good. The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake itself is very moist and flavorful.
sobuj adnan
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a moist, delicious cake that everyone will love.
Maurice Blessed
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the coconut flavor is just perfect. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
Yohanis Mulugeta
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, it's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's absolutely delicious.
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[email protected]I've never been a fan of coconut cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the tres leches milk mixture makes the cake so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Temosho Mamashie
[email protected]This cake is to die for! The combination of coconut and tres leches is heavenly. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
SG Gaming
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this cake, but I'm so glad I did! It was surprisingly easy to make, and it turned out absolutely delicious. The coconut flavor was perfect, and the cake was so moist and fluffy.
Reval Magdy
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The coconut flavor is subtle but present, and the tres leches milk mixture makes it so moist and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dark Dimension Vader
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
Raven Aashton
[email protected]This coconut tres leches cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the coconut milk gave it a unique and delicious twist. I will definitely be making this cake again.