
_Sips coffee and gets ready to share my absolute favorite Latin treat_
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the most heavenly Tres Leches Cake youโll ever taste! Trust me, this isnโt your average dessert โ itโs the kind thatโll make your taste buds dance salsa and have your family begging for seconds.
I discovered this recipe during my trip to Mexico City last summer, and honey, let me tell you โ Iโve been obsessed ever since! The best part? You donโt need to be a masterchef to nail this one.
Hereโs what youโll need (and no cheating with store-bought substitutes, okay? ๐):
For the cake:
โ 1ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
โ 1 teaspoon baking powder
โ ยฝ cup unsalted butter
โ 1 cup white sugar
โ 5 eggs
โ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the tres leches mixture (this is where the magic happens!):
โ 1 can evaporated milk
โ 1 can sweetened condensed milk
โ 1 cup heavy cream
โ A pinch of cinnamon (my secret ingredient!)
For the topping:
โ 2 cups heavy whipping cream
โ 3 tablespoons sugar
โ Fresh berries for garnish
Now, letโs get cooking! (BTW, if youโre loving this recipe already, make sure to follow me on Newsbreak for more mouthwatering recipes thatโll make you the star of any gathering!)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Butter and flour a 9ร13 inch baking dish.
2. Separate the eggs (yes, all five of them โ I know itโs tedious, but trust your girl on this one).
3. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes, or longer if youโre working out some frustrations ๐ช).
4. Add egg yolks one at a time, then vanilla.
5. Mix in the flour and baking powder.
6. In a separate bowl, beat those egg whites until stiff peaks form (if your arm gets tired, just think of it as your workout for the day!).
7. Fold egg whites into the batter gently โ weโre making cake, not doing CrossFit here.
8. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
While the cake is cooling, mix your three milks together with that pinch of cinnamon. Once the cake is completely cool (patience, darling!), poke holes all over it with a fork and slowly pour the milk mixture over it. Let it soak for at least 2 hours โ perfect time to catch up on your favorite telenovela!
Finally, whip up that cream with sugar until stiff peaks form, spread it over the cake, and garnish with berries. Voilร ! Youโve just created pure bliss in a pan!
Yโall, I canโt even begin to tell you how many marriage proposals Iโve gotten thanks to this recipe (kiddingโฆ sort of ๐). If youโre loving this taste of Latin heaven, donโt forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes thatโll make your kitchen the hottest spot in town!
Drop a comment below and let me know how this recipe turned out for you โ did it make your family fight over the last piece like mine does? Share your experience, and donโt forget to tag me in your photos!
Remember, cooking is all about adding your own flair, so feel free to experiment. But whatever you do, donโt skip the soaking time โ thatโs like showing up to a salsa party wearing flip-flopsโฆ just donโt!
Besos y abrazos, until our next culinary adventure! ๐๐ฐ
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