Tres leches cake

15 Sep Tres leches cake

“Tres Leches” Cake is a commonly known cake among Latin American countries. It consists of a very fluffy vanilla cake that you pinch as soon as it comes from the oven, and you pour the mixtures of different kinds of milk over it. The warmness of the cake will attract all the liquids to all the pockets wholes you have inside. 

I began to appreciate this recipe when I’ve got married to my husband, a huge advocate of this cake. Before that, I’d never had the opportunity to try because my family would not choose those types of desserts. I Learn how to do it and perfect the recipe till it gets to the point that every time I ask my husband if he has any suggestion for me to bake, he will choose “tres leches” cake for sure. 

For this recipe you will need a very simple list of Ingredients:

• eggs
• sugar
• flour
• vanilla
• evaporated milk
• condensed milk
• cream

For the Meringue;

• egg whites
• cream of tartar
• sugar
• water

You will do a fluffy cake with eggs, sugar, flour and vanilla. The important step is as soon as the cake comes from the oven you have to pinch it with a fork, make as many holes as you can and pour over the mixture of the three kinds of milk: condensed, evaporated and cream. The warmth of the cake will make the absorption quicker and all the moisture will be kept inside the cake. Finally, you will make the meringue and decorate with it on top. You need to let this cake to cool in the refrigerator because is much nicer when you eat it cold.

Frequently Asked Question about Tres Leches Cake:

1. Where is the origin of tres leches cake? Nobody knows exactly, somebody say it is Nicaragua, some others Mexico. But surely must be originated around the Caribbean countries.
2. Can I use other type of milks for the Tres Leches Cake? Yes, you can use coconut milk, almond milk, etc. Depend on your taste, This one is the most traditional.
3. Can I decorated the Tres Leches Cake with whipping cream instead of Meringue? Yes, you can do it with whipping cream. I personally prefer with meringue, but I have also use whipping cream when I want something quick.

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Hi! I’m Valeria (aka Val) the photographer and recipe developer behind Canguro Criollo. My passion for food began when I was little at my home when everything will revolve around food and now I discover this new creative outlet of food photography. I wish you can follow my journey discovering unique ways of preparing Peruvian food abroad and some other family-friendly foods.