A Delicious Recipe For Tres Leches Cake

Today you will learn step by step how to make a delicious tres leches cake, which is both beautiful and delicious. In fact, it is a delicious combination of sponge cake, protein foam, cream and dairy products.

Latin America is a region of the American continent with many different cultures, arts and types of food. It is undoubtedly a region with great recipes, like the one we are going to show you today.

Learn how to make tres leches cake step by step

Something great about this cake recipe is that there is a good mix of salty, neutral and sweet ingredients to create a really surprising result. In general, cakes, pies and cookies usually have a smooth shape and texture.

However, that is not the case with this recipe for tres leches cake. This is because the surface is soaked in sweet milk and has a unique and sweet taste.

If you try it, your palate can experience some very pleasant sensations. On the one hand, you can feel the density of the cake, with all its fluffiness and classic texture. On the other hand, you can taste that sweet and subtle taste that is only possible through the combination of cow’s milk and the other ingredients.

When you invite friends or family to come and taste the tres leches cake, they will be completely amazed. It’s a taste they don’t know yet and will love.

However, you have to keep something in mind to do it correctly. In fact, it is in the recipe for the base, that is, the cake itself. Remember that if you use too much of the condensed milk, powdered milk, or the whipped cream, you will spoil the spongy texture of the dessert. Don’t worry though, we’ll show you exactly what to do. So take notes!

Preparation of the tres leches cake

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 2 cups wheat flour (240 g)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons vanilla (30 ml)
• 1 can of condensed milk (370 g)
• 1 cup whipped cream (290 g)
• 180 grams of coffee milk powder
• 2 cups sugar

Preparation

• First you need to preheat the oven to 175 Celsius.
• Then grease a glass baking dish and set it aside.
• Beat the eggs with the sugar.
• Place the wheat flour, water, vanilla and baking powder in a deep bowl.

• Pour in the beaten eggs and then mix everything together until you have a nice, thick and traditional cake batter.
• Then pour the contents into the greased baking dish.
• Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the cake for about 25 minutes. You know it’s done when you stick a toothpick in it and it comes out clean.
• Once you have removed the cake from the oven, let it cool.
• When the cake is at room temperature, pour all three types of milk onto the cake.
• Finally, repeat this step until the cake has absorbed all the liquid. That way you get the classic look of a tres leches cake.
• Preferably put the cake in the fridge and serve it cold.

Preparation of the topping

You can prepare the topping once you are done with the cake recipe. It is important to follow all steps carefully. A tres leches cake just won’t be the same without this delicious topping!

However, don’t overdo it with the amount of lemon juice you use. Using too much can affect the flavor of the topping. Remember, this is the part that gives this dessert a unique flavor. In fact, it is a very simple foam layer to finish your cake.

Ingredients

• 4 proteins
• 1/2 cup sugar (100 g)
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (8 ml)
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

• Start by pouring the egg whites into a bowl. Beat them with a whisk until frothy.
• Then slowly add the sugar while continuing to beat until the sugar is fully integrated.
• Then add the lemon juice and continue beating for a few more minutes.
• Finally, put the mixture in a piping bag and decorate the surface of your tres leches cake. Sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top for some color contrast, if desired.