TRES LECHES (THREE-MILK CAKE)

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Dairy products effectively neutralize the heat of chilies. Cool off after a spicy Mexican meal with this cake. This is my most requested tres leches recipe and the simplest to make!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup milk
1/4 cup Kahlua (or strong coffee)
1 teaspoon vanilla
lightly sweetened softly whipped cream
sliced strawberry

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, with a mixer on high speed (use whip attachment if available), beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
  • With mixer on medium speed, gradually add flour mixture in small increments and beat until smooth.
  • Scrape batter into a buttered 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a 325 degree oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a blender, whirl condensed milk, evaporated milk, regular milk, Kahlua, and vanilla until well blended.
  • Pour evenly over hot cake; let cool about 15 minutes, then cover and chill until cake has absorbed all the milk mixture, at least 3 hours, or up to 1 day.
  • Cut cake into squares or rectangles, lift out with a wide spatula, and set on plates.
  • Top each piece of cake with a spoonful of whipped cream and garnish with strawberries.

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