THREE-MILK CAKE (PASTEL DE TRES LECHES)

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This is a Mexican or even Tex-Mex favorite dessert. The recipe was printed in a Houston newspaper and came from a popular local restaurant. To make this a little easier and quicker - substitute whipped cream for the meringue..it's still very tasty.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
mint leaf, for garnish (optional)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water, heated
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour with baking powder.
  • In large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until frothy.
  • Add sugar gradually, beating to form stiff peaks.
  • Add yolks, 1 at a time.
  • Slowly add flour and milk.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until edges are golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes, Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.
  • Prepare Topping.
  • Pour Topping over cake and let sit until all the mixture is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Prepare Meringue and refrigerate.
  • Before serving, cut cake into squares and spread Meringue over each.
  • Garnish as desired with fresh berries and mint leaves.
  • Topping-------------------------H' .
  • Combine milks and sour cream (do not beat).
  • Use as directed.
  • Heat water in a saucepan. Add sugar and turn off heat.
  • Let sit until sugar is dissolved.
  • In clean electric mixer bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites.
  • Slowly pour sugar syrup over egg whites, beating constantly until meringue holds stiff peaks.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • This can be served immediately but is best made 24 hours ahead and chilled.
  • The meringue will keep, covered, 2 days in the refrigerator.

it'sjustjade
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This cake was delicious! I loved the combination of the three milks. The cake was also very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Kendrick Lay
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would use less sugar next time.


Nimrah Nasreen
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is delicious and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Hasan family Entertainment
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Mst Papiya
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very good. The flavor was great and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would try a different recipe next time.


Heavenly Nsiah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I would definitely make this cake again.


Snack Star
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would use less sugar next time.


Kian Froy
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I'm not a big fan of tres leches cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again.


MineRob King
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This is the best tres leches cake I've ever had! The cake was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Justin Caudill
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was amazing! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Md Shuhagh Khan
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of the three milks. The cake is also very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Sasmita Tolangi
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The cake was very easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this cake again.


sprïng trapper
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again!