Vickys Tres Leche Cake Recipe

Name: Vickys Tres Leche Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp ground flax seed; 6 tbsp warm water; 200 grams granulated sugar; 180 ml full fat coconut milk; 1 tbsp pure olive oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 140 grams (1 cup) gluten-free / plain flour; 2 tbsp ground almonds; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp xanthan gum (if using gluten-free flour); 180 ml full fat coconut milk; 180 ml almond milk; 120 ml coconut cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 tbsp ground flax seed
6 tbsp warm water
200 grams granulated sugar
180 ml full fat coconut milk
1 tbsp pure olive oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
140 grams (1 cup) gluten-free / plain flour
2 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp xanthan gum (if using gluten-free flour)
180 ml full fat coconut milk
180 ml almond milk
120 ml coconut cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

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["Preheat the oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350F and grease & line an 8"" square or 9"" round cake tin", "Mix the flax and water together and set aside until it turns thick and gelatinous", "Beat together the sugar, milk, oil and vanilla until the sugar has dissolved, then add the flax mixture and stir in", "In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, baking powder and xanthan gum if using.", "I suggest using my gluten-free flour mix number 3 attached below", "Whisk the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and beat until well combined", "Pour the batter into the lined tin and bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the tin and is lightly golden on top", "Let stand in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.", "While the cake cools a little bit, using a toothpick or skewer, poke holes all over the cake surface a half inch apart", "To make the tres leche sauce, whisk the coconut milk, almond milk and coconut cream together in a saucepan over a medium heat until warmed through", "Place the still warm cake onto a plate then very slowly, spoon the warm sauce over the entire thing, tilting the cake as needed to help disperse the sauce and stop it from pooling in the middle.", "The holes should help with this.", "When the cake stops absorbing the sauce, reserve any extra you have to serve with the cake later", "Cover the cake with clingfilm and put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight", "Cut the chilled cake into equal pieces.", "Top each piece with a dollop of whipped coconut cream and sprinkle with some desiccated coconut or flaked almonds"]

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp ground flax seed, 6 tbsp warm water, 200 grams granulated sugar, 180 ml full fat coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Vickys Tres Leche 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.

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Vickys Tres Leche Cake

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