Coconut Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake is a popular dessert in Mexico and Latin America, known for its moist and rich texture.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Coconut Tres Leches Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
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Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with a fork or skewer.
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Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
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In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake.
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Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
