The Tres Leches Cake is a traditional and delicious dessert that has become an emblem of Latin American cuisine. With its airy sponge soaked in three types of milk, it’s a true delight that will please all palates.
For the Tres Leches Cake, once the sponge cake is baked and the milk mixture is prepared, it is crucial that both are hot when combined.
This will allow the cake to absorb the delicious mixture of milks optimally.
Finally, let the Tres Leches Cake rest in the refrigerator to set properly before enjoying it in good company.
Tres Leches Cake
Ingredients
12 Eggs
380 grams of Sugar
270 grams of Flour
Vanilla
3 cans of Sweetened condensed milk
3 cans of Evaporated milk
2 cups of Heavy cream
Preparation
Step 1 : In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until they double in volume and are well aerated.
Step 2 : Next, add the flour in one go and beat quickly to incorporate, avoiding exceeding 10 seconds of beating.
Step 3 : Pour the batter into a greased medium-sized ovenproof dish and bake at 175°C for 20 minutes.
Step 4 : To prepare the milk mixture, combine all ingredients in a pot and heat until boiling; then remove from heat.
Step 5 : Once hot, add this liquid to the sponge cake.
Step 6 : It is recommended that both the cake and the milk mixture are hot when combined for better results.
