Tres Leche Doughnuts with Dulce de Leche Icing (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

[gringalicious]

I think we can all agree that sometimes Saturdays just need some doughnuts……

I was brainstorming ideas and tres leche cake kept popping into my head. When we first moved here to Chile we lived in a really tiny, middle-of-nowhere, town and our friends and neighbors were a bit fanatical about the cake.

Anyway though, tres leche (three milk) cake is one of the few foods that Chilean culture has in common with Mexico. As you may know, it’s a poke cake that you drench in a combination of different milks. It’s a staple here and so is manjar (or as it’s called in Mexico, dulce de leche). I’ve wanted to use them both in a recipe for ages but as for the cake, I knew I didn’t want to share the basic cake recipe that everyone here makes because my peeps and I aren’t the biggest fans of it. I personally find it to be too soggy by the time it’s had so much liquid poured over it and left with nowhere to go. That’s why I thought a doughnut would be a better form for the same idea because there’s so much more dry edge to absorb the three milks but not get too wet. The dulce de leche icing is, well, just the icing on the cake (imagine that).

The cake part is a thick, yet fluffy cake that’s only lightly sweet and perfect for absorbing all the sweetened dairy you’re going to pour on it. It’s extremely easy too because so many of the ingredients are things you probably already have in your pantry. This was one of those recipes that I felt compelled to test over and over to find the best ratios and methods. One of the things I tested was how much difference there is in whipping the egg whites versus simply mixing them into the batter whole. The verdict was that the difference wasn’t noticeable enough to be worth the hassle. Also, as you may imagine because the point of the cake is to be wet, they are a little bit messy so feel free to eat with a fork.

Just quick note on the recipe for you bakers, a few of my taste testers voted these better without the icing because they liked them less rich, so if you want to skip it feel free. To each their own. Secondly, when filling the molds with the batter you may find it hard not to make a mess so if that’s the case you can scoop it into a pastry bag with a fat tip and just pipe it in.

As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST. And by the way, my intro post did a huge $0.21

Don't forget to check out my other recent food posts:

1. [How To Make S’mores Snack Mix From Scratch (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)](

2. Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chilaquiles (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

3. Chocolate Mousse Filled Pop-Tarts (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

4. Caramel Streusel Pear Swirl Babka (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

5. Bacon + Cinnamon Spice Apple Pizza!!!🍎 🍕🍁(FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

6. Try the Gray Stuff, It’s Delicious (Black Sesame Cupcakes)(FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

7. Outback Steakhouse Style Brown Bread (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

8. Browned Butter & Condensed Milk Blondies (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

9. Caribbean Jerk Millet Burgers with Pineapple Guacamole (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

10. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie Pops (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

AND A HUGE MASSIVE SHOUT OUT TO@rigaronib for designing my logo!!!! 

   <>

Comments

[funforme]

Looks delicious! Would love to have the recipe :)

[atom]

It looks really good.
I think I can eat all the donuts in the picture.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @atom

[dropahead]

Upvoted and Resteemed by xx-votesplus, the dropAhead curation team!

Do you want more earnings?

• Delegate/donate some STEEM POWER to @dropahead
• Upvote this comment!
• Vote @dropahead for witness

By doing things above you will give us more STEEM POWER (SP) to give you more earnings.

Keep up the good work!

---

Most recent post: Moving #25_votes_plus to Discord

[fullofhope]

Are those doughnuts?!?!?!

[gringalicious]

They certainly are, my sweet @fullofhope!

[alovelymess]

😱!!!!!!!!

[gringalicious]

Haha, that's what I thought too 😱 @alovelymess!

[noboxes]

what crazy awesome food photography!

[gringalicious]

Thanks!

[msg768]

Yummmmmmm! You got my vote and a RESTEEM :]

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for the vote and the resteem @msg768

[chanchal85]

Wow

[gringalicious]

Thanks @chanchal85, I appreciate you taking the time to comment

[randowhale]

This post received a 1.5% upvote from @randowhale thanks to @noboxes! For more information, click here!

[uxair]

Looks yummy. And great photoshoot made it extra yummy.

[gringalicious]

That is so kind @uxair, thanks so much

[magnata]

Stunning donuts.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for the compliment @magnata and for taking the time to comment

[markgatx]

This looks absolutely amazing. My wife is drooling as well. Can we get the recipe? I'd love to see this with a sauce in the hole for presentation, but that's just me.

[gringalicious]

I'm so thrilled to know that @markgatx! I just shared the recipe above so I hope you have the opportunity to try it.

[minnowbooster]

@noboxes got you a $1.73 @minnowbooster upgoat, nice! (Image: pixabay.com)

---

Want a boost? Click here to read more!

[riezky]

a very interesting cake, I really enjoy your story.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @riezky!

[asadhameedkhan]

so, great food . i am agreed with your comments.

[riezky]

You are welcome @gringalicious

[thecrytotrader]

Waaoooo looks really fluffy and yummy please pack me some ;)

[gringalicious]

Hehe, I'd love to send you some if I could @thecrytotrader. Thanks for reading my friend.

[thecrytotrader]

:) hahaha welcome buddy @gringalicious

[hanutahir]

looks tasty.
Nice clicks you got there and Thanks for sharing
ill ask my mum to try it heheheh

[gringalicious]

Great @hanutahir! I hope you enjoy!

[drotto]

This post has received a 0.28 % upvote from @drotto thanks to: @banjo.

[noona]

Cream donuts is always my fav one i wold like to made some this type of donuts if possible can u send me the full recipe please :)

[gringalicious]

The recipe is above @noona, but thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I hope this works for you

[noona]

ok dear

[asbonclz]

Your doughnuts look delicious dear @gringalicious! I wish I could eat them :)

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for your kind words @asbonclz

[asbonclz]

You're always welcome dear.

[votesteem]

Sangat enak di makan kue donad dengan keluarga. Terima kasih sudah berbagi postingan yang sangat saya sukai.!

[princecool]

Dear @gringalicious delicious food wow

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @princecool

[lovejuice]

This post has received a 26.97 % upvote from @lovejuice thanks to: @noboxes. They have officially sprayed their dank amps all over your post rewards. GOOD TIMES! Vote for Aggroed!

[humaidi]

A very good post. And can add insight

[gringalicious]

Thanks @humaidi

[humaidi]

yes same. whare do you live.

[humaidi]

plase you are visit my blog..

[prigas]

By far this is the best thing I've seen today. Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @prigas and welcome to steemit.

[daneftaly]

!טעים מאוד

[lifes-a-donut]

"Are those donuts!" lol

[gringalicious]

I'm sorry, I have to catch a plane, @lifes-a-donut. I'm am going to see Jordan play.

[kadri]

Looks delicious and very very sweet. But before the exams have to eat :)

[gringalicious]

I appreciate your comments @kadri, thanks so much

[padmakshi]

Looks so tasty

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @padmakshi. Have a great Sunday!

[rahuljoy]

what crazy awesome food photography!
Looks delicious! Would love to have the recipe :)

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for your comment @rahuljoy. The recipe is up above in the comments

[booster]

This post has received a 16.90 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @noboxes.

[sachinaston]

Doughnuts with Dulce de Leche Icing looks very delicious and yummy

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @sachinaston

[foxkoit]

WOW.... This is a very sweet snack :))
If I eat this I feel I am in USA :)))

[gringalicious]

Yup, this is definitely a food of the USA, thanks @foxkoit

[foxkoit]

:))

[swtcamito]

thanks for the recipe

[gringalicious]

You're welcome @swtcamito. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[vonnaputra]

Poatingan you are nice and interesting because this post has provided benefits for others, thank you for sharing your food recipes here, may always be successful and get an interesting achievement

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @vonnaputra

[hasaan]

Hi i like your post upvoted your post hope you will like my posts and will upvote my posts as your true followe

[olga.maslievich]

Great job, my friend @gringalicious! I enjoy your photos! Enjoy the nature on the Black Sea!
https://steemit.com/colorchallenge/@olga.maslievich/colorchallenge-sunday-purple-purple-flowers-on-the-sandy-shore-of-the-black-sea

[beccadeals]

Ok you are making me hungry. These look yummy. I may have to make up some just to try your recipe. I haven't tried this kind before. Thanks for sharing it.

[gringalicious]

I hope it works out great for you @beccadeals. Send me a pic if you do give it a try

[progressivechef]

Wonderful shots my friend! My mouth stayed opened while reading your post! Wow!
My daughter just love donuts!
Thanks so much!
@progressivechef

[gringalicious]

Well, I hope your daughter enjoys these whenever you get a chance to make them for her. Thanks so much @progressivechef

[malissakelsch]

Looks good.

[gringalicious]

Thanks

[originalpolaki]

OMG. I am SALIVATING!

[gringalicious]

Be careful not to get any of that on your keyboard, LOL Thanks @originalpolaki

[techinformation]

great work done....nice information,followed and upvoted you

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @techinformation and welcome to steemit

[design4you]

I am a new steemians, maybe i should study first with you, regards know me
https://steemit.com/@design4you please follow me
I followed and upvoted.Would you like to follow and upvote me.
!
()!