Pastel de tres leches is a sponge cake that's steeped in three kinds of milk: condensed, evaporated, and heavy cream. The soaked cake is served with whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 6 medium eggs , separated
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch baking dish.
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Make the cake: Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until mixture is glossy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce the speed to medium and mix in flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix in milk, baking powder, and vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
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Make the tres leches: Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream in a blender. Pulse several times until well blended.
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Pour tres leches over cake. Cover and refrigerate until cake is cold and all liquid has been absorbed at least 1 hour.
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Cut chilled cake into 12 squares. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries.
Nutrition Facts
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