desserts of the world ep 13 - MEXICO - let's make tres leches cake

Tres Leches Cake; soft and fluffy cake soaked with a milk mixture and a light cinnamon-dusted whipped cream topping.

Welcome to Episode 13 of Desserts of the World! In this series we're celebrating delicious traditional treats from all over the planet. In today's instalment, we're learning how to make Tres Leches Cake from Mexico. What country's dessert shall we tackle next? Let me know in the comments!

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~ * TRES LECHES CAKE RECIPE * ~
INGREDIENTS:
For the cake:
- 5 large eggs, separated into whites and yolks
- Pinch of salt
- 100g (½ cup) caster sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla (optional)
- 170g (1 ⅓ cups) plain flour
- 400g (1 regular tin) condensed milk
- 200ml (¾ cup) whole milk or evaporated milk

For the decoration:
- 250ml (1 cup) double or whipping cream
- 1 tbsp icing sugar
- Cinnamon dusting

INSTRUCTIONS:
For the cake:
1) Preheat your oven – 180 C / 160 C fan / 350 F / gas mark 4.
2) Grease and line a 18 x 25 cm (7 x 10 in) rectangular cake tin.
3) In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they are holding soft fluffy peaks. This should take 2-3 minutes.
4) In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until light and creamy. This should take 2-3 minutes.
5) Mix one third of the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture to loosen it.
6) Add the remaining egg whites and stir gently until just combined.
7) Sift in the plain flour and stir gently again until you have a smooth and airy cake batter.
8) Pour the batter into your prepared tin, making sure it is gently and evenly spread.
9) Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes. By this time it should be risen, golden, and firm to the touch.
10) Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the cake soak.
11) In a large jug, whisk together the condensed milk and whole milk until combined.
12) Use a sharp knife or the end of a chopstick to poke holes all over the still-warm cake.
13) Pour all of the milk mixture over the poked cake. Allow the liquid to soak in for 10 minutes, before placing the cake (still in its tray) into the fridge.
14) Chill the cake for at least 2 hours, or as long as overnight.

For the decoration:
1) In a large bowl, whisk together the cream and sugar until thick and airy.
2) Retrieve the chilled cake from the fridge and carefully remove it from its tin. Reserve any leftover milk mixture.
3) Pipe or spread the whipped cream over the cold cake however you like.
4) Dust over some cinnamon or extra icing sugar.
5) Slice and serve up the tres leches cake with a spoonful of any reserved milk mixture.
6) Enjoy!
BE A MAVERICK: why not try adding lemon or lime zest to the cake batter before baking for extra fresh flavour?

This tres leches cake will keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days, but is best enjoyed fresh!
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Chapters:
00:00 - introduction
01:08 - what is tres leches cake?
02:59 - let's make tres leches cake

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