TRES LECHES CAKE
Finish off a fiesta with a piece of this moist and refreshing cake from Anna Yeatts of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Though it's been lightened, the sweet flavors of this traditional Mexican dessert aren't lost, making it the perfect end to any meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar and butter. Stir in milk and vanilla. Sift flour and baking powder; gradually add to yolk mixture and mix well (batter will be thick). , With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. , Spread evenly into prepared dish. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Place on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk and half-and-half. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly., Cut cake into 15 pieces, leaving cake in the baking dish. Poke holes in cake with a skewer. Slowly pour a third of the milk syrup over cake, allowing syrup to absorb into the cake. Repeat twice. Let stand for 30 minutes. , Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Top each piece with whipped topping and a strawberry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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[email protected]This is the best tres leches cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.
Zakria Khan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Stacey Dosiet
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I love the way the milk soaks into the cake and makes it so moist.
Karina Van loock
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tres leches cake, but this recipe is pretty good.
Daniel Lake Brown
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Raima Ahmed
[email protected]This is the best tres leches cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.
Yolanda Smith
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly.
ogunniyi funmilayo
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I love the way the milk soaks into the cake and makes it so moist.
bob smith
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tres leches cake, but this recipe is pretty good.
Chaos Lucero
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mamun Mamun
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was a big hit at my party.
Sania Mirza
[email protected]The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.
ESD Deepika
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my guests seemed to enjoy it.
MEOW_HAHA
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best tres leches cake he's ever had.
Nkumah Dora
[email protected]This is my go-to tres leches cake recipe. It's always moist and delicious.
Solomon Bassey
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
dior trujillo
[email protected]This tres leches cake was a huge hit at my dinner party! It was moist, flavorful, and not too sweet. The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.