Tres Leches Cake
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Separate 6 eggs.
- 2Whisk the egg whites.
- 3Add sugar while continuing to whisk until it becomes a meringue.
- 4Whisk the egg yolk and sugar until foamy and almost white color.
- 5Add 2 tbsp hot water and vanilla, and gently mix until combined.
- 6Pour the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.
- 7Evenly sift the flour mixture over the egg mixture.
- 8Gently fold the batter until just everything is incorporated.
- 9Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to even out.
- 10Bake for 25-30 mins until lightly golden brown.
- 11Let it cool completely.
- 12Heat the milk mixture until it is just a little warm for 2-3 min.
- 13Add the milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium saucepan.
- 14Using a fork or wood skewer, poke holes across the cake and drizzle the warm milk mixture over the cake.
- 15Beat the cold cream and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until a stiff peak forms.
- 16Using a spatula, spread the cream over the cooled cake and spread the caramel sauce on top.
- 17Decorate with caramel sauce or fresh berries.
Ingredients
- eggs
- cup sugar
- salt
- tbsp hot water
- cup flour
- tsp baking powder
- tsp vanilla extract
- cups milk
- cup heavy whipped cream
- tbsp granulated sugar
- tsp vanilla extract
- cups heavy whipping cream
- tbsp powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce
- fresh berries
Equipment
9x13 bakeware panparchment papersmall bowllarge bowlelectric mixermedium bowlwooden spoonspatulaovenmedium saucepanforkwood skewerspatula
Tips
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Butter a 9x13 bakeware pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 mins until lightly golden brown.
- Don’t forget to make a toothpick test before removing it from the oven.
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