Coconut Tres Leches Cake
Coconut tres leches cake starts with a light sponge that gets soaked in a three-milk mixture of coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk until thoroughly saturated. The result is an exceptionally moist cake topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. Allow at least 2 hours of refrigeration after soaking before serving.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Electric Mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Milk Mixture:
- 1 cup coconut milk full-fat for best results
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
For the Topping:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the flour mixture until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk.
- Once the cake is cool, pierce it thoroughly with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, letting it absorb.
- For the topping, whip the heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the cake and top with toasted coconut flakes.
Notes
- To accentuate the coconut flavor, you can add a teaspoon of coconut extract to the milk mixture.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute the condensed and evaporated milk with coconut cream and sweetened almond milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 655kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 13gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 1gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 1179IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 3mg
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