COCONUT TRES LECHES CAKE
Made totally from scratch, this showstopping tres leches cake topped with coconut whipped cream will have your guests looking forward to dessert this Cinco de Mayo.
Provided by Smart Cookie
Categories Desserts Cakes Poke Cake Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Beat eggs and 1 cup sugar together on medium speed in a stand mixer until thick and light yellow, about 4 minutes. Add coconut and vanilla extracts. Turn mixer to low and add the flour in batches, alternating with the melted butter, and ending with the flour.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.
- Whisk 1 can coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk together in a medium bowl. Poke holes all over the cake with a wooden skewer and pour the milk mixture over the top. Let cake cool for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Place 2 remaining cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator to chill.
- Scoop out the solid coconut cream from the tops of the cans, discarding the coconut water at the bottom. Whisk coconut cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar together with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top of the cake. Garnish with toasted coconut, lime, and sea salt. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 114.7 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 28.3 g, Sodium 367.1 mg, Sugar 34 g
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Ezekiel Brandy
[email protected]I would not recommend this cake to anyone.
Peter Maffay
[email protected]This cake was a waste of time and money. It was dry and flavorless.
Khairul Alam
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. The coconut flavor was artificial and the cake was dry.
Ian Mercer
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The coconut flavor was nice and the cake was very moist.
Sondia Naruses
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of coconut, but this cake was surprisingly good. The coconut flavor was subtle and the cake was very moist.
Wayne Fitzwater
[email protected]This cake was a bit of work to make, but it was totally worth it! The coconut flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist.
Saeed Rahman
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they all loved it! The coconut flavor was perfect and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Jayden Wood
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The coconut flavor is subtle but definitely there. The cake is also very moist and the tres leches mixture soaks in perfectly.
Olleigh Young
[email protected]I've never had a coconut tres leches cake before, but this one is amazing! The coconut flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist.
XenoDBL
[email protected]Wow! This cake is incredible. The coconut flavor is so rich and the cake is so moist. I'm definitely going to make this cake again.
Sandra Netsai Danha
[email protected]This cake is a must-try! The coconut flavor is divine and the cake is incredibly moist.
Rutalo Hassan
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The coconut flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Bashir Numberdar
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the coconut flavor and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
David Fonsi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The coconut flavor was subtle but definitely there. The cake was also very moist and the tres leches mixture soaked in perfectly.
Gayus Jonah
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this cake at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The coconut flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Zain Ul Abdin
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The coconut flavor was perfect and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
jacqueline achieng
[email protected]I've made this cake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut flavor is subtle but adds a nice touch. The cake is also very moist and the tres leches mixture soaks in perfectly.
Premsingh Dhami
[email protected]This coconut tres leches cake was a hit at my party! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.