VIRAL TRES LECHES CAKE in a MICROWAVE

40 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine butter, sugar & vanilla in a bowl.
  2. 2Combine butter, sugar & vanilla in a bowl.
  3. 3Combine butter, sugar & vanilla in a bowl.
  4. 4Mix until creamy and slightly light.
  5. 5Mix until creamy and slightly light.
  6. 6Mix until creamy and slightly light.
  7. 7Sieve & add the dry ingredients and mix well.
  8. 8Sieve & add the dry ingredients and mix well.
  9. 9Sieve & add the dry ingredients and mix well.
  10. 10Gradually add the milk and mix.
  11. 11Gradually add the milk and mix.
  12. 12Gradually add the milk and mix.
  13. 13Finally add curd and mix to make a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
  14. 14Finally add curd and mix to make a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
  15. 15Finally add curd and mix to make a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
  16. 16Grease your microwave safe glass dish or bowl lightly using butter & place a butter paper at the base of the dish.
  17. 17Grease your microwave safe glass dish or bowl lightly using butter & place a butter paper at the base of the dish.
  18. 18Grease your microwave safe glass dish or bowl lightly using butter & place a butter paper at the base of the dish.
  19. 19Pour batter into the dish and level gently.
  20. 20Pour batter into the dish and level gently.
  21. 21Pour batter into the dish and level gently.
  22. 22Microwave on 600–700W (medium power) for 3-3.5 minutes.
  23. 23Microwave on 600–700W (medium power) for 3-3.5 minutes.
  24. 24Microwave on 600–700W (medium power) for 3-3.5 minutes.
  25. 25Rest inside microwave for 1 minute after cooking and then cool completely in the dish.
  26. 26Rest inside microwave for 1 minute after cooking and then cool completely in the dish.
  27. 27Rest inside microwave for 1 minute after cooking and then cool completely in the dish.
  28. 28Add milk, fresh cream, and condensed milk into a bowl & mix everything until smooth to create the Tres Leches Milk Mixture.
  29. 29Add milk, fresh cream, and condensed milk into a bowl & mix everything until smooth to create the Tres Leches Milk Mixture.
  30. 30Add milk, fresh cream, and condensed milk into a bowl & mix everything until smooth to create the Tres Leches Milk Mixture.
  31. 31Once the sponge is fully cooled, cut it into two equal parts for easier serving later.
  32. 32Once the sponge is fully cooled, cut it into two equal parts for easier serving later.
  33. 33Once the sponge is fully cooled, cut it into two equal parts for easier serving later.
  34. 34Poke deep holes all over the sponge using a skewer or a toothpick.
  35. 35Poke deep holes all over the sponge using a skewer or a toothpick.
  36. 36Poke deep holes all over the sponge using a skewer or a toothpick.
  37. 37Pour half of the milk mixture gradually onto the sponge.
  38. 38Pour half of the milk mixture gradually onto the sponge.
  39. 39Pour half of the milk mixture gradually onto the sponge.
  40. 40Cover & refrigerate the cake for half an hour for topping and serving.
  41. 41Cover & refrigerate the cake for half an hour for topping and serving.
  42. 42Cover & refrigerate the cake for half an hour for topping and serving.
  43. 43Once the cake is set, top it with some whipped cream.
  44. 44Once the cake is set, top it with some whipped cream.
  45. 45Once the cake is set, top it with some whipped cream.
  46. 46If strawberries are in season, thinly slice and decorate the cake.
  47. 47If strawberries are in season, thinly slice and decorate the cake.
  48. 48If strawberries are in season, thinly slice and decorate the cake.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Soft Butter
  • 2 tbsp Soft Butter
  • 2 tbsp Soft Butter
  • 0.33 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 0.33 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 0.33 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla essence
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla essence
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla essence
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 tbsp Curd
  • 2 tbsp Curd
  • 2 tbsp Curd
  • 0.33 cup Milk
  • 0.33 cup Milk
  • 0.33 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cream
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cream
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cream
  • 2 tbsp Condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp Condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp Condensed milk
  • Whipped cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Strawberries, thinly sliced
  • Strawberries, thinly sliced
  • Strawberries, thinly sliced

Equipment

Microwave ovenbowlsievemicrowave safe glass dish or bowlbutter paperskewertoothpick

Tips

  • Do not overmix the batter.
  • Ensure the batter sits well below halfway in the dish as it will rise significantly.
  • Rest inside microwave 1 minute after cooking and then cool completely in the dish.