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Costa Rica Tres Leches Cake Recipe

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tres leches cake Sam's Notes 8/2017 Not bad but cake is a little on the hard biscuity side
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Description

Tres Leches Cake is a classic Latin American dessert that is popular in Costa Rica. This cake is a sponge cake that is soaked in a mixture of three types of milk, hence the name Tres Leches. This cake is sweet, moist, and delicious, making it a perfect dessert to serve at any occasion.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15-20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 35-40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk.
  10. Poke holes all over the top of the warm cake with a fork.
  11. Pour the milk mixture over the cake and allow it to soak in for at least 30 minutes.
  12. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  13. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake.
  14. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.

Notes

This cake is best served chilled, so it's a good idea to make it a day in advance.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 400
  • Total Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 31g
  • Protein: 7g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the cake is cooled completely before pouring the milk mixture over it.
  • Don't over mix the batter, or the cake will be tough.
  • Use a fork to poke holes in the cake so that the milk mixture can soak in.
  • Make sure the whipped cream is not too stiff, or it will be difficult to spread over the cake.

Enjoy this delicious Costa Rican Tres Leches Cake with your family and friends!


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