Tes Leches translates to 3 milks which make this so very moist! I add hazelnut creamer to the 3 milks so I thought I should name it Cuatro Leches. You will not be disappointed. This looks hard but is a very easy cake and well worth it.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour a 10 inch spring for pan, set aside.
- Tres Leches sauce --.
- In a large pot bring all 4 milks (first four ingredients)to a boil stirring frequently. Remove from heat stir in extract and chill in a large bowl covered.
- Cake --.
- Beat the box cake, butter, eggs and water on low speed to mix in then at medium for 2 minutes.
- Take note of picture batter will be thick. Spread batter in prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes.
- Shut oven off and open door to cool cake 30 minutes.
- Remove side of pan place on a wire rack remove to cool completely.
- Line a large container (I used a plastic cake carrier inverted) with plastic wrap going over the sides.
- Cut cake in half with a serrated knife to make 2 layers.
- Place top half cut side up in container. Top with strawberries top with bottom of cake cut side down.
- Using a wooden skewer poke plenty of holes in cake not going through the plastic wrap on the bottom.
- Pour slowly 4 cups of sauce over cake. Wrap over hanging plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate cake and remaining sauce over night.
- One hour before serving pour 1-1/2 cups more sauce then return to chill.
- Topping --.
- Whip cream sugar and extract till stiff peaks form.
- Assembly --.
- Remove cake from refrigerator uncover and carefully invert onto a serving platter with a raised edge so cream won `t run off the platter.
- Remove wrap and spread whipped cream.
- Serve with the chilled reserved cream.
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Demetrius Ross
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this cake. It was moist, flavorful, and had a beautiful presentation. I would definitely make it again.
Mohamed Osman
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.
MD rabbi Akon
[email protected]I would highly recommend this cake to anyone who loves tres leches cake or hazelnut desserts.
Rubel gaming
[email protected]This cake is absolutely divine! The hazelnut flavor is subtle but present, and the tres leches milk makes it incredibly moist and flavorful.
Kabala Safi
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as expected. It was dry and crumbly.
Shidy More
[email protected]This is the perfect cake for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and everyone will love it.
Courtney Chudzinski
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again!
Janet Van Staden
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
tom kennedy
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, fluffier texture.
Dave Hughes with MMA weekly
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tres leches cake, but this hazelnut version is amazing! The hazelnut flavor really elevates the cake and makes it something special.
Mamunur Rashid
[email protected]This cake is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth the effort. It's so rich and decadent, and the hazelnut flavor is divine.
ajewole lekinsin
[email protected]I had some trouble finding hazelnut liqueur, but I was able to substitute it with almond liqueur and it turned out great!
Birung Victo
[email protected]The cake was delicious, but I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste.
Adeyeye Adedamola
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Elpi Bello
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of tres leches and hazelnut. It was also very moist and fluffy.