Introduction:
Tres leches cake in English means cake of three milks. This delicious and creamy tres leches cake is a traditional Latin American dessert. It is made of sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three kinds of milk and cream, and makes a perfect dessert for any celebration.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, white and yellow parts separated
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, in two equal portions
1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Milk Mixture:
1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
1 cup (240ml) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
For the Topping:
1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream
3 Tbs powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat and Prepare:
The first thing that you need to do is to preheat the oven to 350F/175C. Then, go ahead and grease the sides and the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish and dust it with flour.
Make the Cake Batter:
Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.. In a big bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until mature yellow and thick.Now incorporate the remaining milk and vanilla essence. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks are visible. Then add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and stir until stiff peaks are formed.
Incorporate the egg whites into the yolk blend in a gentle manner. Continue to add the dry mix slowly while stirring it in circles, until it is all in.
Bake the Cake:
After pouring the batter into the dish you prepared, put it in the oven for between 25 and 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. After taking the cake out of the oven, allow it to cool completely.
Make the Milk Mixture:
In a large bowl combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream and mix.
Soak the Cake:
After the cake has cooled, pierce it with a fork in several places. Pour the milk mixture over the cake and allow it to be thoroughly absorbed. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Whip the Topping:
In a bowl that has been placed in the fridge, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until soft peaks form.
Assemble and Serve:
Remove the cake from the cooler and place whipped cream on top of the cake. Cut it into slices and serve!
Hints for Success:
Before mixing the flour, you should use a sifter to fluff the flour in the first place.
When folding the egg whites use a gentle touch as this will aerate the batter that is already there.
Serving the cake at room temperature is recommended for the best texture.
Health Benefits:
Despite being a dessert that people might enjoy and spoil themselves with, it offers:
Proteins that come from eggs and milk
Calcium from the dairy.
The perfect dessert to have during celebrations!
Nutritional Information: (Assuming each serving is 1/12, based on 12 servings)
As for calories, there are ~350
As for protein, there are 6g
As for fat, there are 18g
As for carbohydrate
For a garnishing touch, add a fresh layer of fruit such as strawberries or mangoes, and then apply the whipped cream on top.
For a little more punch flavor-wise, dust some cinnamon or cocoa powder over the whipped topping.
FAQ:
Can I make this cake in advance?
Yes, always a day in advance. It’s a plus point since the cake improves even after being made the night before as the flavors blend well and become delicious.
What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk?
Yes, you can use a home-made substitute in the form of whole milk and sugar boiled until thickened & set aside. If planning to, then several weeks and leave the mixture in the refrigerator can be done without a lick of concern.
Can I freeze this cake?
It would not be the best option as the strength and so the only the soaked sponge cake is suggested but the hv mixture will be separated after total thawing.
Conclusion:
Tres leches cake is a very easy to prepare and show-stopper desserts as it leaves people wanting more. Ladies as well as brides own a party at a birthday or a family gathering or even just because, this will work wonders. This is an uncomplicated classic recipe which does what it says. So you can prepare this on any day of the week without a care in the world.
