Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Name: Tres Leches Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large egg whites; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; Milk Mixture:; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk; 1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk; Meringue:; 3 large egg whites; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1 teaspoon lemon rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake:
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Milk Mixture:
1 cup half-and-half
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
Meringue:
3 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare cake, coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; dust with 1 tablespoon flour.
3
Place salt and 4 egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Place 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs in a large bowl; beat until thick and pale (about 3 minutes). Gently fold egg white mixture into egg mixture. Lightly spoon 2/3 cup flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Gently fold flour into egg mixture. Spoon batter into prepared dish. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 5 minutes in pan on a wire rack.
4
To prepare the milk mixture, combine the half-and-half, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Pierce the entire top of cake with a fork, and pour the milk mixture over the cake.
5
To prepare meringue, beat 3 egg whites with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 238u00b0. Pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg whites, beating at high speed. Stir in rind and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread over cake.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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:, Cooking spray, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tres Leches Cake

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