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Tres Leches Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

Light airy sponge cake, soaked in a sweet, three milk mixture, with caramelized bananas.

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Ingredients

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Sponge Cake

Tres Leches Mixture

Caramelized Bananas

Topping

Method

Sponge Cake

1

Prepare the Oven and Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3

Beat Eggs

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

4

Combine Mixtures

Add the milk and vanilla to the beaten eggs, then gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

5

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

Tres Leches Mixture

6

Prepare the Milk Mixture

In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Whisk until well combined.

7

Soak the Cake

Once the cake is cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Let it sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate for several hours.

Caramelized Bananas

8

Slice the Bananas

Peel and slice the bananas into rounds.

9

Caramelize the Bananas

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the banana slices and cook until golden and caramelized, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Topping

10

Top with Whipped Cream

Spread or pipe whipped cream over the soaked cake.

11

Sprinkle with Cinnamon

Sprinkle cinnamon over the whipped cream for added flavor.

12

Garnish with Caramelized Bananas

Top the cake with the caramelized banana slices before serving.

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