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Tres Leche Cake

Looking for a dessert that will really impress? Go no further! - by Barbara Northwood
  • 26 Apr 2019
Tres Leche Cake
Prep: 30 Minutes - Moderately easy - Serves 16
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This classic Mexican cake gets its name from the three types of milk used in it. Sweet, rich and utterly delicious.

Ingredients

flavourless oil, for the tin

4 eggs, separated

200g caster sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

200g plain flour

1 tsp baking powder

100ml milk

410g can evaporated milk

200ml sweetened condensed milk

300ml double cream

2 tbsp icing sugar

pinch cinnamon

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Lightly oil and line the base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin.

  2. Put the egg whites in a large bowl with a pinch of salt. Beat with an electric hand whisk until foamy, about 3 mins. Keep mixing while you add 150g of the sugar, a spoonful at a time, until thick and glossy.

  3. In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, remaining sugar and vanilla (no need to clean the beaters first) for 2 mins, or until pale and foamy. Add the flour, baking powder and milk to the egg yolks, and use a spatula to fold everything together.

  4. Add a large spoonful of egg white to the cake mix, beat together to loosen the mixture, then gently fold through the remaining egg whites with a large metal spoon (being careful not to over-stir so you don’t knock out too much air), until you have a smooth batter.

  5. Pour into the tin, smooth the top and bake for 40-45 mins until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Mix together the evaporated milk, condensed milk and 3 tbsp of the cream.

  6. Whip the remaining cream and icing sugar together until holding soft peaks. Spread the cream over the cake and sprinkle with a little cinnamon. Can be made and chilled a day ahead. Serve in squares with any remaining soaking milk.

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Barbara Northwood
Barbara Northwood
Barbara has over 38 years experience in the food industry, loves sharing advice, recipes and know-how on everything food. She’s a passionate gardener and being to grow fresh herbs, lemons and rhubarb and more, gives her great satisfaction.

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