Nicaraguan Tres Leches Cake Recipe

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Nicaraguan Tres Leches Cake
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Directions:

  1. FOR CAKE: Beat egg whites until stiff; set aside. Beat the sugar and egg yolks until light, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and milk, then beat in flour and finally the baking powder. Fold egg whites into the batter and pour into a generously greased 9-by 13-inch pan. Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees, or until cake will spring back in center when touched. Let cool. (It's OK if cake falls somewhat at this point.).
  2. FOR FILLING: Beat the three egg yolks for 1 minute at high speed with an electric mixer. Add the three kinds of milk - evaporated, condensed and cream - and the vanilla and liqueur, and beat thoroughly. When the cake has cooled, unmold it onto a dish. Pierce the cake as thoroughly as possible with a fork. Slowly pour the filling mixture onto the cake, allowing it to soak in without running over the sides.
  3. FOR THE MERINGUE: Mix 1/2 cup water, corn syrup and sugar in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cook until mixture reaches 227 degrees on a thermometer, or will spin a thread when drizzled from a spoon ( about 30 minutes). Beat egg whites until very stiff. Slowly beat syrup into egg whites, whisking constantly while pouring syrup in a steady stream. Allow to cool slightly, then spread on top and sides of cake. Refrigerate cake at least two hours; it should be.
  4. Served very cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 617.86 Kcal (2587 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.29g 16%
Cholesterol 258.33mg 86%
Sodium 223.49mg 9%
Potassium 451.79mg 10%
Total Carbs 115.53g 39%
Sugars 88.58g 354%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 4%
Protein 18.29g 37%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 175.5mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 223.16 Kcal (934 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.72g 16%
Cholesterol 93.3mg 86%
Sodium 80.72mg 9%
Potassium 163.17mg 10%
Total Carbs 41.72g 39%
Sugars 31.99g 354%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 4%
Protein 6.61g 37%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 63.4mg 18%

* 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

  • 13
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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