Nicaraguan Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Name: Nicaraguan Tres Leches Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 9 egg whites; 2 cups sugar; 9 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; FILLING; 3 egg yolks; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 pint heavy cream (or 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup heavy cream); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon liqueur (I suggest Amaretto) (optional); MERINGUE; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 egg whites

Servings: persons

Cake
9 egg whites
2 cups sugar
9 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
FILLING
3 egg yolks
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 pint heavy cream (or 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup heavy cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon liqueur (I suggest Amaretto) (optional)
MERINGUE
1 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 egg whites

1
FOR CAKE: Beat egg whites until stiff; set aside. Beat the sugar and egg yolks until light, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and milk, then beat in flour and finally the baking powder. Fold egg whites into the batter and pour into a generously greased 9-by 13-inch pan. Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees, or until cake will spring back in center when touched. Let cool. (It's OK if cake falls somewhat at this point.).
2
FOR FILLING: Beat the three egg yolks for 1 minute at high speed with an electric mixer. Add the three kinds of milk - evaporated, condensed and cream - and the vanilla and liqueur, and beat thoroughly. When the cake has cooled, unmold it onto a dish. Pierce the cake as thoroughly as possible with a fork. Slowly pour the filling mixture onto the cake, allowing it to soak in without running over the sides.
3
FOR THE MERINGUE: Mix 1/2 cup water, corn syrup and sugar in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cook until mixture reaches 227 degrees on a thermometer, or will spin a thread when drizzled from a spoon ( about 30 minutes). Beat egg whites until very stiff. Slowly beat syrup into egg whites, whisking constantly while pouring syrup in a steady stream. Allow to cool slightly, then spread on top and sides of cake. Refrigerate cake at least two hours; it should be.
4
served very cold.

1951

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 9 egg whites, 2 cups sugar, 9 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Nicaraguan 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.

Nicaraguan Tres Leches Cake

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