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Tres Leches Cake
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Separate 6 eggs.
2
Whisk the egg whites.
3
Add sugar while continuing to whisk until it becomes a meringue.
4
Whisk the egg yolk and sugar until foamy and almost white color.
5
Add 2 tbsp hot water and vanilla, and gently mix until combined.
6
Pour the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.
7
Evenly sift the flour mixture over the egg mixture.
8
Gently fold the batter until just everything is incorporated.
9
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to even out.
10
Bake for 25-30 mins until lightly golden brown.
11
Let it cool completely.
12
Heat the milk mixture until it is just a little warm for 2-3 min.
13
Add the milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium saucepan.
14
Using a fork or wood skewer, poke holes across the cake and drizzle the warm milk mixture over the cake.
15
Beat the cold cream and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until a stiff peak forms.
16
Using a spatula, spread the cream over the cooled cake and spread the caramel sauce on top.
17
Decorate 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 pan
parchment paper
small bowl
large bowl
electric mixer
medium bowl
wooden spoon
spatula
oven
medium saucepan
fork
wood skewer
spatula
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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