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Tres Leches cake (in Spanish: pastel de tres leches, torta de tres leches or bizcocho de tres leches) is a sponge cake soaked in 3 kinds of milk; whole milk, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk and the cake topped with whipped cream. The name of the cake comes from Spanish and translation is three milks. Tres leches cake is originally from Mexico and popular all over Latin America.
The result is a light and airy cake that is sure to delight any sweet tooth. It's also relatively easy to make, with a simple recipe that requires only a few ingredients. To make tres leches cake, you'll need a sponge cake, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and a frosting of your choice. Bake the cake according to the recipe, then poke holes in it with a fork and pour the three milks over the cake. Refrigerate overnight, then top with the frosting. The finished cake will be a delicious combination of sponge cake, creamy milks, and sweet frosting. So if you're in the mood for something sweet, try making a tres leches cake - it's sure to be a hit!
Traditionally tres leches cake is made with evaporated milk, but if you're looking for a way to make the delicious tres leches cake without using evaporated milk, you've come to the right place! There are a few easy substitutions you can make that will still give you the moist, creamy taste you love. There are a few easy substitutions you can make that will still give you the moist, creamy taste you love. First, you can use whole milk plus heavy cream for a creamier texture (half&half). You can also replace the evaporated milk with coconut milk, which will give the cake an extra hint of tropical flavor. You also can use just the same amount of whole milk.
No matter which substitution you choose, you'll get a delicious, moist tres leches cake that your guests won't be able to resist! So don't worry about the evaporated milk - with these tips, you can make a delicious tres leches cake no matter what.
If you're in the mood for something sweet, you can't go wrong with a tres leches cake. It's a classic Latin American dessert that's easy to make yet incredibly delicious. To get started, you'll need to prepare the cake base - this can be either a sponge cake or a butter cake (find the recipe above). Once the cake is ready, it's time to make the three milks. This is a combination of condensed milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk. Once everything is ready, you'll need to assemble the cake. Layer the cake with the three milks, and add some fresh fruit (optional) and some whipped cream. Finally, you'll need to refrigerate the cake for a few hours before serving. The result is a moist, creamy cake that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! With a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can make the best tres leches cake around. So don't be intimidated - just try it and see how amazing it is!
Yes, you can make tres leches cake few days (1-3) in advance and refrigerate until ready to use. I would recommend making the topping just before serving.
You can bake the sponge cake, let it cool, then wrap it in plastic wrap and freeze it (without soaking in milk mixture). After soaking the cake in milk mixture you can’t freeze the cake.
You can keep tres leches cake in the refrigerator covered up to 3 days. Just pay attention that that after some time the whipped cream may be so stable and fluffy.
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ReplyAMAZING cake! 10 out of 10! my family loved it.
ReplyI like your recipes, Do you know an alternative of heavy cream or how wan we made it?
ReplyYou can use any cream that you can get
ReplyAbsolutely amazing cake! I’ve made it before and making it again, 10/10 recipe!
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