MEXICAN - TRADITIONAL TRES LECHES CAKE

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Published for ZWT III. Recipe from World Recipes. A nice, simple recipe for a much loved traditional Mexican cake.

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.

Rakin Ahead
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This cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Deeqow Dhagey
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I've never made Tres Leches cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out perfectly, and it was a big hit with my family.


Guga Chkhutiashvili
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This cake is very time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.


Samrat Gurung
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Zahro Awees
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


shelby vanorder
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This cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


dave mack
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I've never made Tres Leches cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out perfectly, and it was a big hit with my family.


Khadija Khan
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This cake is very time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.


itzLIA
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Deborah Akanbi
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best Tres Leches cake he's ever had.


Richard Kayanja
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Khalil Arain
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I'm not a big fan of Tres Leches cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Muzammil King
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's one less thing to worry about on the day of the party.


Fahmida Shovu
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for any occasion.


Kaylei Jones
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.