The three milk cake is a sweet dessert that, as its name indicates, contains three different types of milk: cream, evaporated milk, and condensed milk.
Its origin dates back to the influence of different cultures that have left their mark on Panamanian cuisine, blending flavors and techniques into a delicious combination of textures and sweetness.
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Three Milk Cake
Ingredients
6 Eggs
2 cups of Sugar
2 cups of Flour
1 teaspoon of Baking powder
½ tablespoon of Vanilla extract
1 can of Evaporated milk
1 can of Cream
2 cans of Condensed milk
½ cup of Rum
4 Egg whites
1 cup of Powdered sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : To begin, separate the egg whites from the yolks.
Step 2 : Next, combine the yolks and add the vanilla extract.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Step 4 : Once ready, add the yolk mixture, sugar, and continue beating.
Step 5 : Sift the flour with the baking powder over the mixture and fold with a spatula.
Step 6 : It is crucial to fold gently and, if the mixture becomes thick, add a little water.
Step 7 : Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking mold and place it in a preheated oven to bake at low heat.
Step 8 : While the cake is baking, beat the evaporated milk, cream, condensed milk, and rum together.
Step 9 : Once the cake is ready, make deep cuts in it with a knife and pour the three milks over it to absorb.
Step 10 : Let it cool and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Step 11 : Then, beat egg whites with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread over the dessert, garnished with a little ground cinnamon.
Step 12 : Finally, cut into portions and serve.
