How to make Classic Tres Leches Cake

 

Classic Tres Leches Cake

Tres leres means "three milk." This cake gets its name because it uses three types of milk - steamed, condensed and creamy. The light and airy texture of the cake has made it a classic in Mexican kitchens for generations: Home-made Food

Ingredients

4 large eggs, separated, room temperature

2/3 cup sugar, separated

2/3 cup cake flour

Dash salt

3/4 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup steamed milk

3/4 cup melted milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon rum

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1-1 / 4 cups heavy cream

3 tablespoons sugar

Optional: Dulce de leche or freshly cut strawberries

Directions

1. Place the egg whites in a large bowl. Line below 9-in. spring-type pan with leather; grease the paper.

2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 °. In another large bowl, beat the egg yolks until slightly firm. Gradually add 1/3 cup of sugar, whisking until lightly browned with lemon. Fold the flour, the third time at a time.

3. Add salt to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat in the middle to the highest form of the mountains. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, beating on top after each filling until the sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until a high glossy form. Fold a third of the whites into the batter, then wrap the remaining whites. Spread gently on the prepared pan.

4. Bake until the top springs are lightly touched, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan and go to phone rack to cool completely.

5. Place the cake on a plate made of cork. Drill holes at the top with a skewer. In a small bowl, combine the cream, condensed milk, condensed milk and pieces; brush lightly over the cake. Refrigerator, covered, two hours.

6. By removing, whip the cream until it starts to thicken. Add sugar; beat to a high degree. Spread over the cake. If desired, top the cake with dulce de leche or strawberries just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 block: 392 calories, 23g fat (14g full fat), 142mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (33g sugar, fiber -0), 8g protein.