This tres leches cake recipe is a delicious dessert with a special syrup and meringue frosting. This cake requires refrigeration and is served cold.
Ingredients
- floured cooking spray
- 5 eggs
- 2 cups white sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 egg whites
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8×12-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Separate 5 eggs. Beat egg whites in a large bowl. Add 1 cup sugar slowly to egg whites, beating constantly. Add yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift flour over egg mixture and stir until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutess. Allow to cool completely.
Step 4
Blend together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Pour over cooled cake.
Step 5
Beat 3 egg whites in a clean mixing bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff meringue forms. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Step 6
Spread meringue frosting over cake.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 479 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat6g | 28% |
Cholesterol123mg | 41% |
Sodium320mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate84g | 31% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars75g | |
Protein13g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 11% |
Calcium339mg | 26% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium420mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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