Recipe

Tres Leches Cake Recipe

	Fireraven / All my dishes 7 months ago The only word I have to describle this in yummy! Prep:35m Cook:20m Servings:15	Fireraven
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Ingredients

5 eggs, separated

1 c sugar, divided

1 tbs butter, softened

1/3 c fat free milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 c flour

1 tsp baking powder

Milk Syrup

1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk

1 can (12oz) evaporated milk

1 c half and half

3 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Let egg whites state at room temp for 30 mins.

Coat a 13x9in baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside

In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 5 mins or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 3/4 c sugar and butter. Stir in milk and vanilla.

Sift flour and baking powder; gradually add to yolk mixture and miz well (batter will be thick).

In a small mizing bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar 1 tbs at a time on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into the batter.

Spread evenly into prepared dish. Bake at 350 for 18-22 mins or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Place on wire rack.

In a large sauce pan, combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk and half and half. Bring to a boil over med heat stir constantly; cook for 2 min. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly.

Cut cake into 15 pieces, leaving in baking dish. Poke holes in cake with a skewer. Slowly pour a third of the milk syrup over the cake, allowing the syrup to be absorbed into it. Repeat twice more. Let stand for 30 mins.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Top each piece with whipped topping and a starwberry if desiered.

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