Margarita Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Name: Margarita Tres Leches Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup tequila; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 6 tablespoons key lime juice, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; Whipped cream and lime slices, optional

Servings: persons

4 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons key lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream and lime slices, optional

1
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grease and flour a
2
; set aside.
3
Beat sugar, tequila, butter, yolks, 3 tablespoons lime juice and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into yolk mixture until blended.
4
Add confectioners' sugar and cream of tarter to egg whites; beat with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Transfer to prepared pan.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack. With a wooden skewer, poke holes in cake about 1/2 in. apart.
6
Beat condensed milk, milk, evaporated milk, whipping cream and remaining lime juice until blended. Drizzle over cake; let stand for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
7
Cut cake into squares. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.

962

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large eggs, separated, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup tequila, 1/2 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Margarita Tres Leches Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Margarita Tres Leches Cake

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