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LEMONY TRES LECHES CAKE RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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OMG how divine! This is not wet like some tres leches cakes can be but moist, covered with a glamorous amazing looking icing, The meringue frosting is light but maintains its texture with refrigeration - delicate tasting when compared to other frostings. Adapted from the Chicago Tribune via Food & Drink, a weekly Tribune publication. The recipe comes from the mother of a member of the Mexican Consulate in Chicago. Tip - use dental floss to cut the cake layers - way easier than cutting.

Total Time 1 hours 50 minutes

Prep Time 1 hours 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
7 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
12 ounces evaporated milk
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the 7 egg whites and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Beat in the yolks one at a time. Beat in one-third of the flour mixture and one-third of the whole milk; repeat twice, beating until smooth. Add vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture into 2 buttered and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Lower the oven to 350 degrees; bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in the pan 15 minutes; unmold. Cut the cakes into 2 horizontal layers; place on wire racks set into shallow baking pans.
  • Combine the evaporated milk, condensed milk, cream and brandy in a medium bowl. Prick the top of each cake layer with a toothpick. Drizzle one-third of the milk mixture over each cake layer; set aside.
  • For the meringue, beat the 6 egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with electric mixer on medium-high speed in a large bowl to form stiff peaks; set aside.
  • Combine the sugar, water and lemon zest & juice in a medium saucepan. Heat to a boil over medium heat; cook until temperature reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer, or until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage. Remove from heat.
  • Carefully add the syrup in a thin stream to the egg whites, beating with electric mixer on medium speed. Beat until firm, 5-6 minutes.
  • Restack the cake layers; cover the sides and top of cake with meringue. Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.4, FatContent 16, SaturatedFatContent 8.9, CholesterolContent 171.5, SodiumContent 269.9, CarbohydrateContent 85.2, FiberContent 0.7, SugarContent 61.2, ProteinContent 13.6

TRES LECHES CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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Finish off a fiesta with a piece of this moist and refreshing cake from Anna Yeatts of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Though it’s been lightened, the sweet flavors of this traditional Mexican dessert aren’t lost, making it the perfect end to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 eggs
1 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
MILK SYRUP:
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
15 tablespoons frozen reduced-fat whipped topping
15 fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar and butter. Stir in milk and vanilla. Sift flour and baking powder; gradually add to yolk mixture and mix well (batter will be thick). , With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. , Spread evenly into prepared dish. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Place on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk and half-and-half. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly., Cut cake into 15 pieces, leaving cake in the baking dish. Poke holes in cake with a skewer. Slowly pour a third of the milk syrup over cake, allowing syrup to absorb into the cake. Repeat twice. Let stand for 30 minutes. , Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Top each piece with whipped topping and a strawberry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, FatContent 3g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 76mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 126mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 8g protein.

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