2-LAYER TRES LECHES CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
So, you've been tasked with baking a cake. Think beyond the usual suspects - angel food, carrot cake, even red velvet - and opt for something totally original, like this two-layer tres leches cake. This traditional Mexican dessert is topped with whipped cream and drizzled with a mixture of evaporated, condensed, and coconut milk. It's surprisingly easy, but it looks (and tastes) very impressive.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together with an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and nearly doubled in size, 6-8 minutes.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined (some streaks of flour are okay).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Combine the milk and vanilla extract in a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, then gently fold into the batter, mixing just to blend.
- Spray 2 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Divide the batter between the pans.
- Bake until the cakes are golden brown around the edges and spring back slightly when pressed in the center, about 20-25 minutes.
- While the cakes are baking, combine the evaporated milk, coconut milk and condensed milk in a liquid measuring cup or small bowl and whisk to blend.
- Once the cakes are done, immediately remove the cakes from the pans and invert them onto a wire rack or baking sheet. Cool for 2 minutes. Then, poke the cakes all over with a fork.
- Return the cakes to the pans. Drizzle the condensed milk mixture over the cakes, letting it soak in. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully transfer one of the cakes to a cake stand.
- Spread a layer of the whipped cream over the cake. Place the other cake on top and spread with the remaining whipped cream.
- Decorate with berries, if desired.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 53 grams
This Coconut Lime Tres Leches Cake is a unique take on the traditional Mexican cake. It's a sweet, moist cake with a velvety texture, a delicious milky syrup and coconut lime twist. Garnished with coconut and festive rainbow sprinkles, it's perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration!
Provided by Adapted from Chatelaine's Tres Leches Coconut Cake
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 8 x 8-inch can pan with non-stick cooking spray or use Wilton Cake Release (see post)
- Stir flour with baking powder in a medium bowl.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites, using an electric mixer on high, until foamy.
- Gradually add about a 1/4 of the sugar and continue beating whites until stiff peaks form when beaters are lifted, 2 to 3 minutes. (see directions in post Videos)
- Using same beaters (no need to wash), in another separate large mixing bowl, beat yolks with remaining sugar until pale yellow, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture, then milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla, until smooth. Blend in lime zest and rum.
- Stir a third of egg whites into yolk mixture, using a rubber spatula, then carefully fold in remaining egg whites until no streaks remain. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake in centre of oven until springy and a skewer inserted into the centre of cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 min. Cool completely on a rack, about 1 hour.
- Whisk coconut milk with condensed milk, 1 tsp vanilla and lime juice in a small bowl until combined. Poke top of cake all over with a skewer.
- Pour half of coconut syrup over cake and let stand 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around edges of cake and invert onto a rimmed serving platter. Poke bottom of cake all over with skewer.
- Pour remaining syrup all over cake, spooning any excess drippings back onto the cake until it is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate until fully chilled before serving, 1 to 2 hours.
- Sprinkle unsweetened shredded coconut on cake, then rainbow sprinkles/jimmies.
- Cut cake into 9 pieces, then add a twist of lime to each piece when served. (See post video on how to make a lime twist garnish)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g
COCONUT-LIME TRES LECHES CAKE
As someone whose greatest fear in life is dry cake, Tres Leches Cake holds a special place in my heart, as it is impossible not to be dry. While its exact origins are unknown, it is popular all over Latin America, especially in Mexico and Nicaragua, and I fell in love with it through my husband's love of Mexican food. This version has toasted coconut and lime, two flavors that go deliciously with the milky creamy flavors of Tres Leches cake.
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the egg whites in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute. With the mixer still on, slowly add 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Continue until shiny medium-stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Remove the egg whites to a medium bowl and set aside.
- Add the egg yolks and remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar to the same bowl of the stand mixer with the same whisk attachment (no need to wash). Beat on medium speed until pale yellow and doubled in volume, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the milk and vanilla, then the lime zest and coconut, beating constantly. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture until just combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter in 3 additions until the egg whites are no longer visible.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a tester comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack and let cool slightly.
- For the tres leches: Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and whole milk in a large measuring cup with a spout. Using a round metal skewer or a fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake, but don't go all the way down to the bottom (this will help the cake absorb the milk!). Pour the milk all over the cake very slowly and a little at a time (this will help distribute the milk throughout the cake). When all of the milk has been poured into the cake and absorbed, cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- For the topping: Combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Dollop, then spread over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with the coconut, then then the lime zest. Cut into 15 rectangles. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
EASY COCONUT-LIME TRES LECHES CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, sugar, eggs, milk, coconut extract, baking powder, all purpose flour, evaporated milk, coconut milk, condensed milk, cream, coconut extract, sugar, coconut flake, lemon zest
Provided by Samira Rueda
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 170°C.
- In a bowl whip, butter, and super until fluffy.
- Add the milk and the eggs one by one, mixing in between. Then, add the coconut extract and mix well.
- Add the flour and the baking powder. Combine everything together, pour into a pre-greased mold and bake at 170° C for 35 minutes.
- Once the cake is baked, poke small holes with a toothpick or fork. Pour the milk mixture on top.
- Let it chill for three hours in the fridge.
- Toppings: For the chantilly cream: simply whip everything until it is fluffy.
- To top the cake, sprinkle coconut and lime zest.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 886 calories, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 43 grams
COCONUT TRES LECHES CAKE
Tres Leches Cake, popularized in many Latin countries, is one of my favorite cakes; sweet, super moist and rich, but not heavy. It's typically made with a yellow or white cake that gets soaked with three types of milk: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and whole milk or cream, and topped with fluffy whipped cream. I wanted to make a non-dairy version, so I went with a blend of almond and coconut milk and topped it with coconut whipped topping. It gives this cake a tasty and unique flavor twist. I also opted for a box cake mix for the batter to save time. I hope you love it as much as I do!
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories dessert
Time 11h35m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bake the cake in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, following the package instructions. Let cool for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, sweetened condensed coconut milk, coconut milk and vanilla.
- Poke holes all over the cake. Pour the milk mixture over the top, a little at a time, letting it soak, so that the liquid doesn't overflow. Cover and let soak in the refrigerator for at least 10 or up to 24 hours. (The cake should have absorbed all of the liquid, and there should be no liquid pooled on the top or sides.)
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cake, then sprinkle the toasted coconut all over the top. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
SHORTCUT TRES LECHES CAKE
My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss version that's rich and tender. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, softened butter and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes. , In a 4-cup measuring cup, whisk topping ingredients until blended. Using a skewer, generously poke holes in top of warm cake. Pour milk mixture slowly over cake, filling holes. Cool 30 minutes longer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight., In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
COCONUT TRES LECHES CUPCAKES
Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these cupcakes. Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and 1 egg white at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition., Fill prepared cups about two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 17-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes to a 15x10x1-in. pan., In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed, evaporated and coconut milks. Poke holes in cupcakes with a skewer, about 1/2 in. apart. Slowly spoon milk mixture over top, allowing it to absorb into cake. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., To serve, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over cupcakes. Top with coconut. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
EASY TRES LECHES CAKE
I wanted to make a simple, quick Tres Leches cake for my family. Too many recipes I'd found called for fruit, or meringue, or coconut -- which detracts from the rich milk flavor.
Provided by Debtex
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 cake, 15-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat over to 350º.
- Grease or "pam" 9x12 baking pan.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl.
- Add water and cake mix and beat 3 minutes.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until cake has lost its jiggly center and springs back when touched.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Mix the 3 milks.
- Poke cake full of holes. A chopstick works great for this. Don't skimp on the holes; that's what allows the cake to absorb the milks.
- Pour the milk mixture over the cake slowly, until it's absorbed the liquid.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve as desired. If you're serving company, you might cover the cake with whipped cream and fruit; you might just drizzle heavy cream over each serving; you might puree a carton of frozen strawberries and use that as a base to serve slices on.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.2, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 86.9, Sodium 314, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 33.4, Protein 7.2
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