Best 5 Vegan Tres Leches Cake Recipes

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Tres leches cake is a traditional Latin American cake that is typically made with three types of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. The cake is often soaked in a mixture of the three milks, which gives it a moist and creamy texture. However, for those who follow a vegan diet, finding a recipe for tres leches cake can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are several ways to make a delicious vegan tres leches cake using plant-based ingredients. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making a vegan tres leches cake, including a step-by-step recipe and helpful tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN TRES LECHES CAKE



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Have your vegan tres leches cake, and eat it too, thanks to coconut, almond and cashew milks. Soaked in all three, this light, airy, non-dairy and vegan cake lives up to its Latin American roots.

Provided by Club House

Categories     Desserts,Cake and Cupcakes,

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups (500 ml) flour
1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
1 3/4 tsps (8 ml) baking soda divided
1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
6 tbsps (90 ml) Coconut Milk (thai kitch)
1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) plus 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract (club house)
1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce
1 cup (250 ml) aquafaba (canned garbanzo bean liquid)
1 tsp (5 ml) cream of tartar (club house)
1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened cashew milk
2/3 cup (150 ml) sweetened condensed coconut milk (see recipe below)
2 tbsps (30 ml) icing sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon ground (club house)

Steps:

  • For the Cake, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with parchment paper. Sift flour, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) of the baking soda, baking powder and salt into a large bowl or onto a large sheet of parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, mix coconut milk, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the vanilla and applesauce with a wire whisk until well blended. Set aside.
  • Place aquafaba and cream of tartar in bowl of electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 10 minutes. Gently stir or fold whipped aquafaba mixture into bowl with coconut milk mixture until well blended. Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to batter, stirring gently after each addition just until mixed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan and place on large, shallow-sided serving platter. Poke holes in warm cake with kitchen fork at 1-inch (2.5 cm) intervals, moving fork side to side to enlarge holes slightly.
  • Meanwhile, mix almond milk, cashew milk, sweetened condensed coconut milk, icing sugar, cinnamon, remaining 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) baking soda and 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla in large bowl with wire whisk. Slowly pour milk mixture over cake, reserving about 1/2 cup (125 ml) liquid for serving, if desired. Cool completely. Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight to allow milk mixture to absorb into cake. Slice and serve with reserved milk mixture drizzled over cake.
  • To make Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, bring 1 can (400 ml) Thai Kitchen® Coconut Milk to boil in a small saucepan; boil 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup (60 ml) agave nectar; reduce heat and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until the mixture has reduced by half. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
  • Test Kitchen Tip: Aquafaba is the cooking liquid remaining after cooking legumes, such as garbanzo beans (chickpeas). You can make fresh aquafaba by cooking dried garbanzo beans in water, or simply use the liquid from canned garbanzo beans. Aquafaba is used as an egg replacement. You can whip it like egg whites for meringues or use it as a substitute for whole eggs in baked goods. 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of aquafaba is equivalent to about one egg, while 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of aquafaba is equivalent to about one egg white. One can of garbanzo beans contains about 1/2 cup (125 ml) of aquafaba.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 Calories

VEGAN TRES LECHES CAKE ( THREE MILKS CAKE)



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I first tasted a Three Milk Cake when I purchased a piece from my local Co-operative. It was delicious, but because it had so much dairy in it I don't eat it now. However, I did come across a vegan recipe from http://www.vegcooking.com/recipeshow.asp?RequestID=987 and I may just give this one a try. If you can't find the non-dairy whipping cream you can make your own by using coconut whipping cream which is recipe #219030 or soy whipped topping which is recipe #236911 You can also top this cake with Vegan Whipped Cream, fruit and/or berries.

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cups pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup Earth Balance whipped spread
1 cup vegan sugar
2/3 cup filtered water
2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cider vinegar (unfiltered)
2 tablespoons cream of coconut
2 tablespoons coconut milk
2 cups plain soymilk
2 cups vegan non-dairy whipped topping
2 teaspoons lime juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • Grease and flour an 8 inch cake pan. Line the pan with parchment.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • In a separate smaller bowl whisk salt, margarine, sugar, water, vanilla and vinegar until blended.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, whisking till smooth. Pour the batter into the cake pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Remove the cake and allow it to cool. Cut the cooled cake in half horizontally so that it forms two thin layers and put the bottom half of the cake back into the cake pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cream of coconut and coconut milk together until they form the consistency of condensed milk. Add more of each if necessary.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut mixture, soy milk, and non dairy whipping cream until smooth.
  • Add the lime juice if desired. Stirring occasionally, bring the milk mixture to a boil.
  • (The milk mixture has to reach a full boil prior to pouring it over the cake; otherwise it won't soak into the cake layer).
  • Using a small cup or pitcher, pour the hot milk mixture over the bottom half layer of the cake, press with a spatula until all the milk has been absorbed.
  • Add a little more milk. Replace the top layer of the cake and pour more milk mixture over the top layer of the cake, press with a spatuala until all the milk is absorbed.
  • Let the milk mixture soak into the cake for at least 30 minutes. After the cake has cooked, refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • At this point you can add a non-vegan whipped topping and berries if you wish.
  • Bon Appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 387.5, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 34.4, Protein 4.8

VEGAN TRES LECHES CAKE



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Decadent vegan tres leches cake, made up of a vanilla sponge cake soaked in sweet caramel syrup.

Provided by Yup, it's Vegan

Categories     cake     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup plain, unsweetened soy milk
2 tsp apple cider vinegar ((or other vinegar))
170 g all-purpose flour (1 and 1/2 cups)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil ((coconut oil is not recommended))
2/3 cup cane sugar ((or use coconut sugar, cake will have a darker color))
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 cup vegan sweetened condensed milk
1 14- oz . can full-fat coconut milk (, refrigerated overnight)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and lightly grease an 8-by-8 or 7-by-11 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • To the bowl with the soy milk, add the oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk well to combine. Stir in the dry mixture and mix until no lumps remain.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Wait until at least 20 minutes have passed before opening the oven door at all). The 7-by-11 cake size takes around 30 minutes to bake, and the 8-by-8 size takes around 35 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool for at least an hour. (You could potentially prepare the sweetened condensed milk while the cake bakes and cools). Using a chopstick, skewer, or a toothpick in a pinch, poke holes throughout the cake, spaced about 1/2 inch apart. The distance isn't very important, just make to poke lots of holes all over.
  • Retrieve the coconut milk from the refrigerator and gently scoop out the cream on top. Either turn this into coconut whip to top the cake if you like, or reserve it for another use (curry, etc.). Take the rest of the liquid from the can and mix it together with the sweetened condensed milk. Pour this milk mixture over the top of the cake. You'll need to do it in several stages, waiting in between for the cake to soak up the milk. When the cake is pretty much saturated with the milk, you're done - you may or may not need all of it.
  • This cake is best served cold, so if you have time, refrigerate it. However, it still tastes pretty darn good if you eat it right away :) leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 221 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 259 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

VEGAN TRES LECHES CAKE



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Have your vegan tres leches cake, and eat it too, thanks to coconut, almond and cashew milks. Soaked in all three, this light, airy, non-dairy and vegan cake lives up to its Latin American roots.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Desserts,Cake and Cupcakes,

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 3/4 tsps baking soda divided
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsps coconut milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp plus 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract divided
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup aquafaba (canned chickpea liquid)
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
2/3 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk (see recipe below)
2 tbsps confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon ground

Steps:

  • For the Cake, preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Sift flour, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the baking soda, baking powder and salt into a large bowl or onto a large sheet of parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, mix coconut milk, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of the vanilla and applesauce with a wire whisk until well blended. Set aside.
  • Place aquafaba and cream of tartar in bowl of electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 10 minutes. Gently stir or fold whipped aquafaba mixture into bowl with coconut milk mixture until well blended. Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to batter, stirring gently after each addition just until mixed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan and place on large, shallow-sided serving platter. Poke holes in warm cake with kitchen fork at 1-inch intervals, moving fork side to side to enlarge holes slightly.
  • Meanwhile, mix almond milk, cashew milk, sweetened condensed coconut milk, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, remaining 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and 2 teaspoons vanilla in large bowl with wire whisk. Slowly pour milk mixture over cake, reserving about 1/2 cup liquid for serving, if desired. Cool completely. Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight to allow milk mixture to absorb into cake. Slice and serve with reserved milk mixture drizzled over cake.
  • To make Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, bring 1 can (13.66 ounces) Thai Kitchen® Coconut Milk to boil in a small saucepan; boil 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup agave nectar; reduce heat and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until the mixture has reduced by half. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
  • Test Kitchen Tip: Aquafaba is the cooking liquid remaining after cooking legumes, such as garbanzo beans (chickpeas). You can make fresh aquafaba by cooking dried garbanzo beans in water, or simply use the liquid from canned garbanzo beans. Aquafaba is used as an egg replacement. You can whip it like egg whites for meringues or use it as a substitute for whole eggs in baked goods. 3 tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one egg, while 2 tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one egg white. One can of garbanzo beans contains about 1/2 cup of aquafaba.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 Calories

VEGAN TRES LECHES CAKE



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I love coconut and I love tres leches cake. So I combined both and this is the delicious results. Plus it's vegan! Top with dairy-free whipped cream if desired.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons dry egg replacer (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
¾ cup water, divided
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (11.5 fl oz) can sweetened condensed coconut milk (such as A Taste of Thai® Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk)
1 cup dairy-free heavy whipping cream (such as Silk®)
½ cup cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez®)
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
½ tablespoon coconut extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x7-inch baking pan.
  • Mix egg replacer with 1/2 cup water in a bowl. Add sugar and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in remaining 1/4 cup water, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, beating until batter is smooth. Pour into the baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 28 to 33 minutes. Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack.
  • Combine sweetened condensed coconut milk, dairy-free heavy whipping cream, cream of coconut, vanilla, and coconut extract in a bowl for the tres leches sauce.
  • Poke holes into the top of the cooled cake with a skewer. Pour sauce over the cake using a large spoon, allowing it to soak into the holes. Cover and refrigerate until most of the sauce is absorbed, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 120.1 mg, Sugar 20 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right kind of plant-based milk. For a creamy and rich tres leches cake, use full-fat coconut milk or almond milk. You can also use a combination of both.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding the tres leches mixture. Otherwise, the cake will absorb the liquid too quickly and become soggy.
  • Use a toothpick to test if the cake is done. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Let the cake chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to become more moist.
  • Garnish the cake with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Conclusion:

This vegan tres leches cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, creamy, and flavorful, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a vegan dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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