Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of a time-honored classic with our Tres Leches Cake. Brought to you by Preppy Kitchen, this heavenly dessert weaves together the lightness of a sponge cake with a luxurious blend of three types of milk. It’s perfect for any celebration or simply as a treat to brighten your day.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) of sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup (120ml) of milk
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- Sweetened condensed milk (for soaking)
- Evaporated milk (for soaking)
- Heavy cream (for soaking)
- Butter or baking spray (for the pan)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Total Time: Around 50 minutes
Servings: Serves 12-15 people.
Equipment Needed:
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Two mixing bowls (one medium, one large)
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Scale (optional, for precision)
Cooking Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare a 9 by 13-inch baking pan by buttering it or using baking spray.
3. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder. Set aside.
4. Separate egg whites and yolks into two different bowls – whites in the larger bowl and yolks in the medium bowl.
5. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on high until foamy and doubled in size, roughly a minute.
6. Gradually sprinkle in 1/4 cup of sugar, while continuing to beat the whites, until stiff peaks form. This could take about 3 minutes.
7. In the medium bowl with the yolks, beat the remaining cup of sugar until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and thickened.
8. Stir in 1/2 cup of milk and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract into the yolk mixture.
9. Carefully pour the yolk mixture into the flour mixture and gently mix until just combined to prevent over-mixing.
10. In two batches, fold the egg whites into the yolk-flour batter using a rubber spatula. Fold carefully to maintain the airy structure from the egg whites.
11. Transfer your cake batter into your prepared pan and level it out with a spatula.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
13. After baking, allow the cake to cool slightly. Then, while still in the pan, evenly soak the cake with a mixture of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream (quantities to your taste).
14. Let the cake absorb the milk mixture for several hours, then serve it chilled.
15. Enjoy your Preppy Kitchen-style classic Tres Leches Cake!
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to incorporate better.
- When folding in the egg whites, do it gently to prevent deflating them.
This delicious recipe is attributed to John Kanell and Preppy Kitchen. Be sure to check out his culinary prowess and detailed tutorials at https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen for more amazing recipes.
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