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Fluffy Tres Leches Cake

Indulgent Fluffy Tres Leches Cake to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

This Fluffy Tres Leches Cake, soaked in three types of milk, delivers an airy texture and creamy goodness, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: easy cakes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 5 large eggs separate whites from yolks
  • 105 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 tablespoon warm milk
For the Soaking Mixture
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 200 ml heavy cream
For the Topping
  • whipped cream for topping
  • optional decorations cocoa powder or cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • cake molds
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease the cake molds.
  2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
  3. Beat the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
  4. Combine flour and baking powder, then fold into yolk mixture.
  5. Add warm milk and mix until smooth.
  6. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  8. Divide the batter into prepared molds and smooth the tops.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cakes on a wire rack.
  11. Pierce the cooled cakes all over with a toothpick.
  12. Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.
  13. Pour the soaking mixture over each cake gradually.
  14. Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, preferably overnight.
  15. Assemble the cake with layers and top with whipped cream.
  16. Dust with cocoa or cinnamon if desired.
  17. Optionally chill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow egg whites to reach room temperature for best results. Let the cake soak overnight for maximum flavor.

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