Description
A delightful Mango Tres Leches Cake that combines the richness of three types of milk with the tropical flavor of mango.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ripe mango, diced
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Mix until just combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Once the cake is cool, poke holes all over the top with a fork or skewer.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, top the cake with diced mango and whipped cream if desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut to the cake batter or as a topping.
- Try using other fruits like strawberries or peaches for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg