TRES LECHES CAKE
This Authentic tres leches cake recipe is fluffy vanilla cake filled with a combination of three kids of milk and topped with homemade vanilla whipped cream frosting. The one cake that's associated with birthday parties, graduations, baptisms, and all kind of celebrations (I guess we always have a good excuse to celebrate!). Many people love Tres Leches cake.
Provided by Mely Martínez
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Turn the oven to 325 degrees F. Make sure to adjust the oven rack to the middle position. grease and flour a 13-by-9 inch pan and set aside. For a taller cake, use an 8 x 8-inch pan. Set it aside. If you check the pictures, this cake is not tall.
- Place flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-size bowl and whisk together to mix.
- With an electric mixer, beat the eggs one by one on a medium speed, for about 45-60 seconds, and slowly add the sugar as in a light dusting, until all sugar is incorporated. The egg mix will be very fluffy and be turning a light yellow.
- Reduce speed of mixer, and slowly add the melted butter, little bit little, and then the vanilla. Keep the mixer running in low. (The butter HAS to be melted and cool if not, it will flatten your bubbles, meaning flat cake)
- Add the flour in batches (spoon by spoon) and gently fold with a spatula until well combined. DO NOT OVER MIX.
- Transfer batter to your prepared pan using a rubber spatula to help you spread the evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cake looks light golden or a wooden toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the cake.
- Remove the cake and transfer to a wired rack to cool completely. Poke the top of the cake using a toothpick, skewer or fork all over.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 86 mg, Sugar 20 g
TRES LECHES [+ VIDEO] (THREE-MILK CAKE)
There's a good reason this tres leches (three-milk cake) is impossible to resist and so very popular. Try this rich cake, with a marvelous frosting on top, served in a pool of sweet creamy sauce and find out.
Provided by Clara Gonzalez
Categories Dessert
Time 3h50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepping: Butter and dust with flour a baking pan (3" height x 9" diameter [7.5 cm high x 22.5 cm diam]).Heat oven to 350 °F [175 °C].
- Whipping egg whites: Using the wire whisk of your mixer beat the whites until they form peaks, starting at low speed, then increasing in a few seconds. Add half the sugar and beat until it forms firm peaks and it's shiny. Set aside.
- Sifting flour: Mix flour and baking powder and sift. Set aside.
- Making batter: Using the paddle attachment of your mixer beat butter and yolks for 3 minutes at medium-high speed. Add the remaining sugar and beat until it is light and fluffy and has a very light yellow color (about 5 mins). Add vanilla extract, then slowly add the flour in three parts, beating until the flour is thoroughly combined before adding another third. Once all the flour has been added and mixed in, it will be very thick, with consistency between batter and cookie dough. That's OK.Add 1/3 of the egg whites. Using a spatula, fold the egg whites into the batter. Add the remaining white in two steps folding in each time with the spatula. At this point, it'll be a smooth batter with a lot of air incorporated.
- Baking: Pour the batter into the baking pan.Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and it has a golden color on top (about 30 mins).
- Removing from mold: Cool to room temperature before removing from the pan. Cut the crust.Place on a lipped plate that can hold the milk sauce.
- Mixing sauce: Mix evaporated, skim, and condensed milk. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Soaking the cake: Pour the milk mixture on top of the cake and let it soak in. Bathing it regularly until it has absorbed half of the liquid (one to two hours) keeping it in the refrigerator all this time.You can make the topping while it chills.
- Making the topping: If you are going to use suspiro as the topping, use this recipe.If you will use whipped cream as the topping, chill the mixer bowl and wire whisk for at least half an hour beforehand (or 20 minutes in the freezer). Whisk the whipping cream over medium-high speed until it starts to form peaks (about 3 mins). Add the powdered sugar and cream cheese (see notes) and whisk until it is mixed in and has formed firm peaks, but careful not to overdo it, or the cream will turn into butter.
- Decorating: Spread the whipped cream on the chilled cake and decorate with strawberries or cherries.
- Serving and storing: Keep refrigerated until serving. Best consumed within 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 54 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TRES LECHES CAKE
The BEST authentic Tres Leches Cake. An ultra light cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon. This simple Mexican dessert is one of our favorites!
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Separate the eggs into two other mixing bowls.
- Add 3/4 cup sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Add 1/3 cup milk and vanilla and stir to combine. Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined (don't over-mix).
- Use electric beaters to beat the egg whites on high speed. As the begin to whip into stiff peaks, gradually mix in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter gently, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl, until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow cake to cool completely.
- Combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a small bowl. Once the cake has cooled use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the the top of the cake, making sure to pour near the edges and all around. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour or overnight, to allow it to soak up the milk.
- In the meantime, whip the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks. Smooth over the top of the cake. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Serve with fresh sliced strawberries, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Sodium 171 mg, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TRES LECHES CAKE
Tres leches, which means "three milks" in Spanish, refers to the whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk that make up a creamy soaking sauce for the baked cake. Over time, it saturates the cake, making it soft and luscious. While a thick garnish of softly whipped cream may seem excessive, it actually tempers the sweetness of the whole confection. Serve with some berries or sliced fruit to complete the presentation.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch pan lightly, leaving a 1/4-inch border that remains ungreased. Do not butter the sides of the pan; you want the cake to "climb" up the sides of the pan as it bakes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium-high, beat the egg yolks and 1/2 cup/100 grams of the sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Beat in 1/2 cup of the milk, lower the speed and then mix in the flour mixture just until combined.
- In another large bowl, with clean beaters, whip the egg whites until foamy and the yellowish color has disappeared, about 1 minute. Slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons/125 grams sugar while beating. Continue to beat the mixture until you have shiny, medium-stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Stir a big scoop of the egg white mixture into the batter to loosen it, then, using a spatula, gently fold the remaining whites into the batter without deflating them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer cake to a rack to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla. Using a skewer or a toothpick, poke holes about 1/2 inch apart all over the cake. Cut the edges of the cake from the sides of the pan. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, about a cup at a time, allowing 5 to 10 minutes for it to soak in before adding more. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours).
- To serve, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar to soft peaks. Top the cake with the whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 550, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Sugar 60 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TRES LECHES (THREE MILKS CAKE), LATIN AMERICA
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h4m
Yield 1 cake, about 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In the bowl of a mixer, beat the egg whites on low speed until soft peaks form. Add the sugar gradually with the mixer running and peak to stiff peaks. Add the egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after the addition of each.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder and add to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk. (Do this quickly so the batter does not lose volume.) Add the vanilla. Bake until golden, 25 minutes.
- To make the cream topping: In a blender, combine the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream and blend on high speed.
- Remove the cake from the oven and while still warm, pour the cream mixture over it. Let sit and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To make the icing: Once the cake is completely chilled, in a saucepan combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and stir to dissolve the sugar. Cook until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage, 235 to 240 degrees F. Remove from the heat. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. While beating, add the hot syrup in a stream. Beat until all the syrup has been added, the mixture cools, and a glossy icing forms.
- To assemble: Remove the cake from the refrigerator and spread the icing evenly across the top. Arrange the mango and papaya slices over the top and serve.
MELY MARTíNEZ'S TRES LECHES CAKE
Mely Martínez's Tres Leches Cake is adapted from her 2020 cookbook, The Mexican Home Kitchen: Traditional Home-Style Recipes that Capture the Flavors and Memories of Mexico. We reviewed the book in September 2020. When we interviewed Martínez in September 2020 on the occasion of the book's publication, she told us that this cake is one of her favorite recipes in the book. It's a denser version than most tres leches cakes (it's not a sponge cake), and requires an overnight rest for the tres leches - condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream or media crema - to soak in properly. The result, topped with vanilla whipped cream, is super luscious. "It's worth the wait," she said. "My son and I ate it in two days."
Provided by Recipe from Mely Martínez, adapted by Leslie Brenner; headnote by Leslie Brenner
Categories Desserts, Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- With the rack in the middle position, heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour a 13-inch X 9-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on medium speed to beat the eggs, one by one, beating for 45 to 60 seconds before adding the next egg. Once you've beaten the last egg 45 to 60 seconds, gradually add the sugar, beating until it is fully incorporated. The mixture will be fluffy and pale yellow.
- Reducing the speed of the mixer to low, slowly add the melted butter, little by little, followed by the vanilla extract. Remove the mixer.
- Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture a spoonful at a time, folding each addition in gently with a rubber spatula. Mix until well combined, but don't over-mix the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and use the spatula to spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake looks light golden and a toothpick inserted into its center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a toothpick, skewer or fork; these will help the cake absorb the moisture better.
- To make the milk mixture, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the condensed and evaporated milks and the heavy cream. Stir in the vanilla extract, then warm the ingredients over low heat till the mixture is warm. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Once the cake has cooled, slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, so the cake has time to thoroughly absorb the mixture.
- To make the whipped cream topping, place the heavy cream, superfine sugar and vanilla in a cold large bowl. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix the ingredients until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Spread the whipped-cream topping evening over the cake with a spatula. Keep refrigerated until ready to eat. Decorate with the sliced fruit just before slicing and serving.
TRES LECHES CAKE
Bake a classic Mexican tres leches cake, sometimes called milk cake, for an afternoon treat or coffee morning - it gets its name from the three types of milk used
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly oil and line the base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin.
- Put the egg whites in a large bowl with a pinch of salt. Beat with an electric hand whisk until foamy, about 3 mins. Keep mixing while you add 150g of the sugar, a spoonful at a time, until thick and glossy.
- In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, remaining sugar and vanilla (no need to clean the beaters first) for 2 mins, or until pale and foamy. Add the flour, baking powder and milk to the egg yolks, and use a spatula to fold everything together.
- Add a large spoonful of egg white to the cake mix, beat together to loosen the mixture, then gently fold through the remaining egg whites with a large metal spoon (being careful not to over-stir so you don't knock out too much air), until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour into the tin, smooth the top and bake for 40-45 mins until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Mix together the evaporated milk, condensed milk and 3 tbsp of the cream.
- Leave the cake to cool for 10 mins in the tin, then ease a knife around the sides. Poke holes over the surface with a skewer, then pour over half the milk mixture. After 5 mins or so, most of it should have soaked into the cake. Leave for another 5 mins, then transfer to a plate and pour over some of the remaining milk until it starts to leak a little. (Any leftover milk that won't soak into the cake can be served on the side.) Leave to cool.
- Whip the remaining cream and icing sugar together until holding soft peaks. Spread the cream over the cake and sprinkle with a little cinnamon. Can be made and chilled a day ahead. Serve in squares with any remaining soaking milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
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