Recipe of Pastel de Tres Leches

Name: Recipe of Pastel de Tres Leches
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the Three-Milk Mixture:; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the Topping:; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; Fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi, or peaches) for garnish

Enjoy a taste of Mexico with this delightful Pastel de Tres Leches. A light and spongy cake soaked in a creamy three-milk mixture, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Servings 12

Preparation 60 min

Cooking min

Calories kcal

How to Make Pastel de Tres Leches

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the 1/3 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until smooth.

Step 5

In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 6

Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

While the cake is baking, prepare the three-milk mixture by combining the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well.