Some even claim that its reminiscent of the English trifle.
It’s the ultimate comfort food.
The cake doesn’t get soggyit softens and becomes incredibly moist.
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This milk mixture is flavored with cocoa powder and ground cinnamon, reminiscent of hot chocolate.
Then, the top of the cake is frosted with an airy chocolate flavored whipped cream.
There is chocolate in every component of this cake.
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Use high-quality chocolatethey contain more cocoa solids, which translates to more flavor.
Plus, a little bit of coffee is an excellent way to enhance the chocolate flavor.
You wont be able to taste the coffee at all.
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About the Tres Leches
Not every tres leches cake is made the same.
Some call for milk instead of heavy cream and some may even use four kinds of milk.
Ive even seen recipes that use coconut milk.
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This recipe calls for about 2 cups total of sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and evaporated milk.
Homemade whipped cream tastes better than store-bought and is also easy to customize.
Here are some tips:
Spice It Up!
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Don’t have instant espresso powder?
Use 2 teaspoons of a strongly brewed coffee.
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Add it to the cake batter when you add the oil, eggs, and vanilla.
Lightly spray a 13x9-inch cake panwith nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan set over low heat, combine the milk, chocolate, and cocoa powder.
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Stir constantly until the chocolate melts and the mixture looks like a rich chocolate sauce.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Then, whisk in the oil, eggs, and vanilla.
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Continue whisking until it looks smooth.
Use a rubber spatula to scrape the mixture onto the dry ingredients and combine well.
Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan.
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Gently tap the pan on your kitchen counter a few times to get rid of some air bubbles.
Bake the cake for about 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even baking.
Place the cake pan on a wire rack to cool.
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While the cake bakes, make the tres leches mixture.
Whisk vigorously until the cocoa powder and cinnamon are fully dissolved, and the mixture is heated through.
It will be frothy.
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Set it aside to cool.
Poke the cake all over with a toothpick or a fork.
Its okay if the cake is still warm.
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Slowly pour the warm milk mixture evenly over the cake.
Dont worry if it looks like it is too much milkit isntthe cake will quickly absorb all of it.
Tightly cover the cake pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour.
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You want the cake to be cold so that the whipped cream doesnt melt off when you frost it.
Fill a medium pot with about 2 inches of water.
Set it over medium-high heat to bring the water to a gentle boil.
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Lower the heat to a simmer and set a medium heat-proof bowl on top of the pot.
ensure the boiling water is not touching the bottom of the bowl.
This is called a double boiler.
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Add the chocolate chips and 1/3 cup heavy cream.
Gently stir until the chocolate is fully melted.
Set it aside to cool to room temperature.
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If you want even more chocolate flavor, opt for bittersweet.
you’re free to do this by hand with a whisk or with an electric handheld mixer.
Then, gently whisk in the cooled melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
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Create small peaks and swirls, if youd like.
I like to use the berries as a guide to indicate where to cut the portions.
Another way to decorate the cake: Use a vegetable peeler to make chocolate curls.
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Simply execute the blade over a bar of your favorite chocolate over a plate.
Sprinkle them on the cake.
Keep the cake chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Its not suitable for freezing as it will turn rubbery, and the whipped cream will collapse.
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