This recipe is translated from Cookpad Mexico. See original: MexicoPastel de Tres leches
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Ingredients

  1. Cake
  2. 8eggs
  3. 1 cupsugar (about 200 grams)
  4. 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  5. 2 cupsflour (about 240 grams)
  6. Three Milks
  7. 1 1/2 cupsmilk (about 350 ml)
  8. 1 cansweetened condensed milk
  9. 1 canevaporated milk
  10. 1cinnamon stick
  11. 1 pieceorange and lemon peel
  12. Filling and Frosting

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the mise en place for the cake.

  2. 2

    Separate the egg whites and yolks. Beat the yolks until they reach the ribbon stage, gradually adding the sugar.

  3. 3

    When the yolks reach the ribbon stage, add the vanilla extract. I added 40 ml of brandy (optional). Set the yolks aside.

  4. 4

    Make a French meringue with the egg whites (beat the whites until they form a light foam, then gradually add the sugar).

  5. 5

    Add the meringue and flour to the yolk mixture, alternating between the flour and meringue, finishing with the meringue.

  6. 6

    Flour a baking pan and pour in the mixture. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40-50 minutes.

  7. 7

    After baking, remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then level and cut it.

  8. 8

    Prepare the milks to soak the cake. Boil the liquids with a cinnamon stick; the orange and lemon peel are optional (let it cool before adding to the cake).

  9. 9

    Soak the cake. To know when it's enough, touch the bottom; if you feel liquid, it's ready.

  10. 10

    Once soaked, fill and place the other part of the cake on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the cake absorbs as much liquid as possible.

  11. 11

    Smooth the cake and decorate as desired. I added a peach compote and cereal flakes around it.

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