Mexican - Traditional Tres Leches Cake
Published for ZWT III. Recipe from World Recipes. A nice, simple recipe for a much loved traditional Mexican cake.
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INGREDIENTS
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- 6
- 2cups sugar
- 2cups flour
- 3teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2cup milk
- 2teaspoons 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
- 2egg whites
- 1dash salt
- 2tablespoons white corn syrup
- 1 1⁄2cups sugar
- 1⁄3cup water
- 2teaspoons vanilla
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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