Tres Leche Cake - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 eggs, separated
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (12 oz.) can Carnation evaporated milk (NOT filled milk)
1 (14 oz.) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 c. heavy whipping cream
5 egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
Preparation
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In a medium sized bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
Beat egg whites until frothy.
Add sugar and continue to beat until stiff.
Add yolks, one at a time and incorporate well.
Slowly add flour mixture, alternately, with milk; beat until mixed well.
Add vanilla.
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round layer pans.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for approximately 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
Cool cake; remove from pans and set aside.
Do not wash pans; you will need them in a minute.
Then combine Carnation milk, Eagle Brand milk and whipping cream.
Place cooled cake rounds back in pans and pour 1/3 of the milk mixture onto each layer.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, making sure all milk is absorbed.
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