Layered Lemon Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches Cake is a popular dessert in Latin American cuisine, especially in Mexico. It gets its name from the three milks used to soak the cake, which are sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 175 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Layered Lemon Tres Leches Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Latin American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Cake flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can Evaporated milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest.
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup of the heavy cream.
9. Poke holes all over the warm cake using a fork or skewer.
10. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
11. Let the cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
12. In a chilled bowl, beat the remaining heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
13. Fold in the lemon juice.
14. Spread the whipped cream mixture over the chilled cake.
15. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.