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Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches Cake Recipe

One hell of a cake.
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Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 563.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Topping

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup rum
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamed.
  • Gradually beat in sugar.
  • Add yolks and beat well until combined.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing well.
  • Add milk and almond extract to mixed ingredients, mixing well.
  • Pour into a greased 13" x 9" baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-45 minutes, or until done.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Poke many holes all over cake with a fork.
  • Topping:.
  • In a large saucepan, combine condensed milk, whipping cream, corn syrup, evaporated milk, and rum.
  • Carefully bring to a boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  • Slowly pour over cake, letting the liquid absorb.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Serve cold, with whipped cream and strawberries if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 173gCalories: 563.9kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 10.5gFat: 22.3gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 338.9mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 47.2g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Dessert, Mexican, Sweet
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