Lemony Tres Leches Cake Recipe

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Lemony Tres Leches Cake
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  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Combine the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Beat the 7 egg whites and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Beat in the yolks one at a time. Beat in one-third of the flour mixture and one-third of the whole milk; repeat twice, beating until smooth. Add vanilla.
  4. Pour the mixture into 2 buttered and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Lower the oven to 350 degrees; bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in the pan 15 minutes; unmold. Cut the cakes into 2 horizontal layers; place on wire racks set into shallow baking pans.
  5. Combine the evaporated milk, condensed milk, cream and brandy in a medium bowl. Prick the top of each cake layer with a toothpick. Drizzle one-third of the milk mixture over each cake layer; set aside.
  6. For the meringue, beat the 6 egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with electric mixer on medium-high speed in a large bowl to form stiff peaks; set aside.
  7. Combine the sugar, water and lemon zest & juice in a medium saucepan. Heat to a boil over medium heat; cook until temperature reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer, or until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage. Remove from heat.
  8. Carefully add the syrup in a thin stream to the egg whites, beating with electric mixer on medium speed. Beat until firm, 5-6 minutes.
  9. Restack the cake layers; cover the sides and top of cake with meringue. Refrigerate until serving time.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 526.68 Kcal (2205 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.32g 27%
Cholesterol 126.35mg 42%
Sodium 868.23mg 36%
Potassium 522.97mg 11%
Total Carbs 80.23g 27%
Sugars 43.87g 175%
Dietary Fiber 3.77g 15%
Protein 14.48g 29%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 360.1mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 223.91 Kcal (937 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.36g 27%
Cholesterol 53.72mg 42%
Sodium 369.11mg 36%
Potassium 222.33mg 11%
Total Carbs 34.11g 27%
Sugars 18.65g 175%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 15%
Protein 6.16g 29%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 15%
Iron 1.1mg 15%
Calcium 153.1mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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