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Medium 5 hr~360 kcal 2/10
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Tres Leches Cake
A light sponge cake soaks up three milks, becoming creamy, moist, and gently sweet.
Hard⏱️ 4 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 10~350 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 40 min cook 180 min rest
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Timeline
Total 4 h 15 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating3 h
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
- 4 adet Eggs
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1.3 su bardağı(~260 ml) Flour
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Baking powder
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Vanilla
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Milk
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Evaporated milk
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Condensed milk
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Cream
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Cream
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Powdered sugar
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C and grease a square pan.
- 2
Separate the egg whites and yolks.
- 3
Beat the egg whites with half of the sugar until glossy and foamy.
- 4
Beat the yolks with the remaining sugar and vanilla, then add the milk.
- 5
Fold the flour and baking powder into the yolk mixture, then fold in the egg whites.
- 6
Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
40 min40:00 - 7
Mix the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and cream.
- 8
Pierce the warm cake with a skewer and pour the milk mixture over it little by little.
- 9
Rest the cake in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
3 hr180:00 - 10
Whip the cream and powdered sugar, spread over the cake, and serve with cinnamon.
💡 Tip: Pouring the milk mixture gradually after piercing the cake helps the sponge soak evenly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold slices with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~350
kcal calories
8
g protein
43
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 49%Fat 42%
GI 55 · Medium GIGL 24 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tres Leches Cake make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Tres Leches Cake take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 180 minutes of passive resting; 255 minutes in total.Is Tres Leches Cake difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tres Leches Cake have?
Approximately 350 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 43g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Tres Leches Cake contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tres Leches Cake belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Tres Leches Cake need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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