Desserts
December 06, 2014
Calories
348
Sodium
185mg
7% DV
Fat
11g
17% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
52g
17% DV
Fiber
1g
7% DV
Tres Leches Cake from Scratch
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Tres Leches ("three milks") Cake is a sponge cake that has been soaked in a luscious mixture of three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and cream. It's a popular special occasion cake, such as for Christmas and birthdays. It's a fun cake to serve- people are usually fascinated with the idea of soaking a cake in something, and then they fall in love with the rich, cool, sweet, creamy taste. Never mushy, always perfectly moist, this is a wonderful cake to have i
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Ingredients
For the cake:
7 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the liquid to pour over the cake:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 cup half and half
For the topping: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry (optional)
For the cake:
7 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the liquid to pour over the cake:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 cup half and half
For the topping: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry (optional)
Directions: 1. Beat egg yolks, butter, and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes or until mixture is creamy. 2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to egg yolk mixture alternately...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
348
Sodium
185mg
7% DV
Fat
11g
17% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
52g
17% DV
Fiber
1g
7% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Polysaturated Fat
0.75g
4%
Monosaturated Fat
3g
20%
Cholesterol
36mg
12%
Sodium
185mg
7%
Potassium
338mg
9%
Protein
9g
18%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
1g
7%
Sugar
36g
73%
Vitamin A
457IU
9%
Vitamin B6
0.19mg
9%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
233mg
23%
Iron
1mg
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.