MEXICAN - TRADITIONAL TRES LECHES CAKE

Mexican - Traditional Tres Leches Cake image

Provided by Um Safia

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 eggs, separated
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (225 g) can crema, media (Light Cream)
2 egg whites
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons white corn syrup
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

Beat egg whites until peaks form. Add sugar gradually. Add yolks; beat 3 minutes. Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture alternately with milk.
Pour into well greased 9 X 13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 40 minutes. Pour sauce ingredients into blender; blend.
Punch holes in cake with toothpick while yet warm; pour sauce over cake. Allow cake to cool in refrigerator before frosting.
To make frosting: mix all ingredients in the top of double boiler. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes while beating constantly.
Frost cake. Keep refrigerated.