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Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake
Level
Easy
Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
Makes 12 servings
KEY INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
- ●CAKE
- ●6 large egg whites
- ●1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- ●6 large egg yolks
- ●1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- ●CREAM
- ●1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ●1 can (7.6 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® Media Crema
- ●2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- ●1/4 cup brandy
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ●TOPPING
- ●1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ●2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ●1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ●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.
EVERYTHING CREAMY & DECADENT
