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Pastel de Tres Leches

Three Milks Cake

Airy sponge drowned in three milks, crowned with whipped cream and cinnamon. A cake that eats like a dream.

60 min
Serves 12
VegetarianSweetMake Ahead
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✦ Antes de Empezar

Before you cook

How long should it soak?

At least 4 hours; overnight is ideal for full saturation.

Ingredientes· 11
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Sponge Cake

  • 1.5 cupsAll-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp saltBaking Powder & Salt
  • 5Large Eggsseparated, room temperature
  • 3/4 cupGranulated Sugardivided
  • 1/3 cup milk + 1.5 tsp vanillaWhole Milk & Vanilla

The Three Milks

  • 12 oz canEvaporated Milk
  • 14 oz canSweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/4 cupHeavy Cream

Whipped Topping

  • 1.5 cupsHeavy Whipping Creamcold
  • 3 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp vanillaPowdered Sugar & Vanilla

Garnish

  • 1 cupFresh Strawberriessliced

Instrucciones

4 pasos
  1. Bizcocho

    Sponge

    Whip yolks with sugar until pale. Fold in flour, then egg whites whipped to stiff peaks.

  2. Hornea

    Bake

    Bake at 175°C for 25 minutes. Pierce all over with a fork while warm.

  3. Empapa

    Soak

    Whisk the three milks with vanilla. Pour slowly over the sponge and chill 4 hours.

  4. Decora

    Top

    Whip cream to soft peaks. Cover cake and dust with cinnamon before serving.