Tres Leches Cake with Mango Recipe

Name: Tres Leches Cake with Mango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for greasing; 4 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups whole milk; 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12 -ounce can evaporated milk; 14 -ounce can sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon dark rum; 2 large ripe mangoes; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for greasing
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 -ounce can evaporated milk
14 -ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon dark rum
2 large ripe mangoes
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup heavy cream
Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
Make the cake: Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer until pale and slightly thick, about 6 minutes.
3
Slowly beat in the melted butter, then beat in the vanilla and 1/4 cup whole milk.
4
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
5
Sift the flour mixture over the egg mixture, then gently fold together with a rubber spatula to make a thick batter.
6
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
7
Run a knife along the edges to release the cake from the pan.
8
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 cups whole milk, the evaporated milk, condensed milk and rum in a bowl.
9
Pierce the warm cake all over with a fork, then pour the milk mixture gradually and evenly on top, letting the cake absorb the liquid until all is used.
10
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
11
Before serving, make the topping: Peel, pit and dice the mangoes.
12
Puree half the mangoes in a blender with 2 tablespoons sugar.
13
Transfer to a bowl and fold in the remaining diced mango.In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form.
14
Slice the cake; top each piece with the whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.
15
Serve the mango topping on the side.
16
Photograph by Con Poulos

1536

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: Vegetable oil, for greasing, 4 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Tres Leches Cake with Mango 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.

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Tres Leches Cake with Mango

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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