TRES LECHES CAKE
Tres leches, which means "three milks" in Spanish, refers to the whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk that make up a creamy soaking sauce for the baked cake. Over time, it saturates the cake, making it soft and luscious. While a thick garnish of softly whipped cream may seem excessive, it actually tempers the sweetness of the whole confection. Serve with some berries or sliced fruit to complete the presentation.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch pan lightly, leaving a 1/4-inch border that remains ungreased. Do not butter the sides of the pan; you want the cake to "climb" up the sides of the pan as it bakes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium-high, beat the egg yolks and 1/2 cup/100 grams of the sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Beat in 1/2 cup of the milk, lower the speed and then mix in the flour mixture just until combined.
- In another large bowl, with clean beaters, whip the egg whites until foamy and the yellowish color has disappeared, about 1 minute. Slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons/125 grams sugar while beating. Continue to beat the mixture until you have shiny, medium-stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Stir a big scoop of the egg white mixture into the batter to loosen it, then, using a spatula, gently fold the remaining whites into the batter without deflating them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer cake to a rack to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla. Using a skewer or a toothpick, poke holes about 1/2 inch apart all over the cake. Cut the edges of the cake from the sides of the pan. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, about a cup at a time, allowing 5 to 10 minutes for it to soak in before adding more. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours).
- To serve, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar to soft peaks. Top the cake with the whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 550, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Sugar 60 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Guadalupe Resendiz
[email protected]I've made this cake three times now, and it's always been a hit. It's my new go-to recipe for tres leches cake.
chiniyah Harris
[email protected]This is the best tres leches cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
baig108 shahzaib
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success. All the kids loved it!
Anastencia Ann
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Oscariter Nob
[email protected]This tres leches cake is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Sadam Mandokhail
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Adedayo Julius
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.
Dominik Nazare
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
Mehak Abid
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Sofi Songs
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Bishnu upadhyay Paudel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tres leches cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!
Tamim Gaming
[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.
Mthokozisi Nhlokwana
[email protected]This is the best tres leches cake I've ever had. It's so light and fluffy, and the frosting is amazing.
Siobhan Yadon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! My family loved it.
King West
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The tres leches mixture made the cake so moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kayden Wilson
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for tres leches cake.
ME-JAY GALLERY
[email protected]This tres leches cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.