Sweet

Tres Leches Cake

Level

Easy

Prep

30 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Servings

Makes 12 servings

KEY INGREDIENTS

Condensed Milk

Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz Can

14 oz. Can

Media Crema

7 oz. Can

INGREDIENTS

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CAKE
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6 large egg whites
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1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
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6 large egg yolks
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1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
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CREAM
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1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk
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1 can (7.6 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® Media Crema
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2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
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1/4 cup brandy
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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TOPPING
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Garnish with strawberries

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease and flour 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2

For Cake: Beat egg whites and 1/4 cup sugar in large mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Combine egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl; beat until light yellow in color. Fold egg white mixture and flour alternately into egg yolk mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until golden and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack.

Step 4

For Cream: Combine sweetened condensed milk, media crema, evaporated milk, brandy and vanilla extract in medium bowl; stir well. Prick top of cake thoroughly with wooden pick. Pour 2 cups cream over cake. Spoon excess cream from side of pan over top of cake. Let stand for 30 minutes or until cake absorbs cream. Remove side of pan.

Step 5

For Topping: Mix cream, sugar and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread over top and sides of cake. Serve immediately with remaining cream.