Tres Leches Cake Recipe

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Tres Leches Cake
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  1. Let the first 3 egg whites, the egg yolks and the 1/4 cup milk stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a medium bowl combine flour and baking powder; set aside. Grease 9x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine the egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on medium speed of an electric mixer until soft peaks form; gradually add 1 cup sugar while beating on high speed. Beat in egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. On low speed, beat in flour mixture 1/4 at a time. Beat in 1/4 cup milk just until combined. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in a350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes of until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out and top springs back when lightly touched . Let cool on a wire rack.
  4. Combine whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. With a tooth pick, poke holes in top of cake at 1 inch intervals. Pour milk evenly over top. Cover and refrigerate over night.
  5. For topper, in a large heat proof bowl, combine corn syrup and remaining 2 egg whites. Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a very large skillet. Place the bowl in the skillet of simmering water. Beating constantly with a hand-held electric mixer, beat 2-3 minutes or until temperature registers 140 degrees on an instant-read candy thermometer. Continue beating over hot water for 5 minutes. Carefully remove bowl from pan. Beat 2-3 minutes longer or until cool. Spoon atop cake. Serve within 2 hours. When cut milk seeps out and pools around cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.39 Kcal (986 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.65g 9%
Cholesterol 64.33mg 21%
Sodium 74.97mg 3%
Potassium 206.69mg 4%
Total Carbs 42.36g 14%
Sugars 31.35g 125%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Protein 5.63g 11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 231.04 Kcal (967 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.54g 9%
Cholesterol 63.14mg 21%
Sodium 73.58mg 3%
Potassium 202.88mg 4%
Total Carbs 41.58g 14%
Sugars 30.78g 125%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 2%
Protein 5.53g 11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 86.4mg 9%

* 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

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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