“This is my go-to tres leches recipe from now on.”
Theres a debate regarding the origin of the creamy, whipped cream-topped cake known as tres leches.
Some say its originally from Mexico, while others swear its a Central American creation.
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What Is Tres Leches Cake?
Tres leches is comprised of a milk-soaked sponge cake thats topped with whipped cream.
What Kinds of Milk Go Into Tres Leches Cake?
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Another debate arises as it pertains to the leches, or milks, used in tres leches.
Some would argue that would make mine acuatroleches cake.
But really, who cares?
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Its amazing no matter what the milk count is.
Tres leches shouldnotbe soggy; it should not disintegrate.
Tres leches has a light flavor and a texture reminiscent of a vanilla custard or pudding.
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It should puddle milk when you pierce it with your fork.
The optional dusting of cinnamon is subtly spicy, contrasting the delicate creaminess of the cake.
How Do You Make Sponge Cake?
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It also creates a cake with an exceptionally spongy interior, which is great for absorbing that sweet milk.
Brush the inside of a 9x13x3-inch cake pan with a thin layer of the melted butter.
Warm sugar helps give the egg yolks more volume when you whip them.
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This should take about 5 minutes.
Set the bowl aside.
Continue whipping until the whites are stiff and glossy, about 4 1/2 minutes.
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Use a wide rubber spatula to gently fold the flour into the yolks.
Repeat again with the remaining flour and whites.
Whisk together until combined.
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Pour the milk mixture over the cake, covering it entirely.
Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed.
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Spread the whipped cream in an even layer over the top of the cake using an offset spatula.
Sprinkle with a liberal dusting of ground cinnamon.
Refrigerate the cake up to three hours until ready to serve.
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Cut into 12 squares.
Enjoy up to 3 days after preparationkeep it refrigerated.
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