Mexican - Traditional Tres Leches Cake

Submitted by Um Safia

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• Cake

• 6 eggs, separated
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

• Milk sauce

• 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (225 g) can crema, media (Light Cream)

• Frosting

• 2 egg whites
• 1 dash salt
• 2 tablespoons white corn syrup
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Punch holes in cake with toothpick while yet warm; pour sauce over cake. Allow cake to cool in refrigerator before frosting.
4. To make frosting: mix all ingredients in the top of double boiler. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes while beating constantly.
5. Frost cake. Keep refrigerated.

Reviews

[msdragonfly2259]

I made this for our weekly family dinner. I did not put the frosting on the top as my son-in-law said that his family (from Mexico) does not do that. This cake was a HIT! Everyone dovoured it. Thank you for posting it.

 

[ginadel73]

This recipe is the closest thing to the tres leche we used to get when we lived in South Florida! Introduced my family to this when we moved back and now it is a favorite. Planning on adding rum to the milk on the next go.

 

[Rocky F.]

don't forget to add the vanilla to the cake mix! It failed to mention this in the procedure ...but I, being a Seasoned Chef, knew that it should have been done at the same time the yolks were added..happy baking!

 

[WickedMommy]

Wow! My other half is a fanatic for Mexican food, having grown up in California. He LOVED this cake. He's had it several times before at different restaraunts and said this recipe was just as good. I cheated on the topping and used cool whip. I didn't find crema, so I used a pint of whipping cream. I put mandarin oranges and kiwi on top. My only issue was the cake was a lot more wet in the center than on the sides. Anyone have any suggestions on how to even it out a bit?

 

[Lil Chef Beth]

I made this for my mexican themed night and everyone loved it. It is very rich and satisfying - you can't eat too much of it after 4 courses of mexican food lol. TY