Tropical Heaven: Discover the Delight of Mango Tres Leches!
A delicious twist on the classic tres leches cake, infused with tropical mango flavors for a refreshing dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup mango puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Fresh mango slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with whole milk, until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a separate bowl, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and mango puree.
- Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top with a fork.
- Pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread over the cake.
- Garnish with fresh mango slices and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use ripe mangoes for the puree.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://meal15.com/tropical-heaven-mango-tres-leches-recipe/