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Nutritional Values
302kcal
7gProtein
43gCarbs
14gFat
1gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
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Tres Leches Cake
How to order / say it
Say it
Pastel de Tres Leches — [pass-TELL deh TRESS LEH-ches]
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Can I have a slice of Tres Leches Cake?
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A sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream.
Why try it?
Tres Leches Cake represents the sweetness of Miami's Hispanic roots. It's often shared during celebrations, bringing people together with its luxurious, delightful layers.
How it tastes
Moist and rich, cutting through with sweetness from the milks, complemented by the lightness of whipped cream; it’s a creamy, comforting dessert.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Originating in Latin America in the 20th century, this dessert became popular in Miami through Latino migration, where it's celebrated both commercially and at family gatherings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 150 g All-purpose flour
- 🥚 4 Eggs
- 🍯 200 g Sugar
- 🥛 250 ml Milk
- 🥛 150 ml Evaporated milk
- 🥛 150 ml Condensed milk
- 🥛 200 g Whipped cream
Method
- 1 Separate egg whites and yolks; beat yolks with sugar until creamy.
- 2 Mix flour into yolks, folding in beaten egg whites until incorporated.
- 3 Bake batter in a 175°C (350°F) oven for 25 minutes.
- 4 Combine the three milks and pour over the cooled cake, then top with whipped cream.
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