Tres Leches (Three Milks Cake), Latin America (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Tres Leches (Three Milks Cake), Latin America (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a mixer, beat the egg whites on low speed until soft peaks form. Add the sugar gradually with the mixer running and peak to stiff peaks. Add the egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after the addition of each.
  3. Sift together the flour and baking powder and add to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk. (Do this quickly so the batter does not lose volume.) Add the vanilla. Bake until golden, 25 minutes.
  4. To make the cream topping: In a blender, combine the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream and blend on high speed.
  5. Remove the cake from the oven and while still warm, pour the cream mixture over it. Let sit and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. To make the icing: Once the cake is completely chilled, in a saucepan combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and stir to dissolve the sugar. Cook until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage, 235 to 240 degrees F. Remove from the heat. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. While beating, add the hot syrup in a stream. Beat until all the syrup has been added, the mixture cools, and a glossy icing forms.
  7. To assemble: Remove the cake from the refrigerator and spread the icing evenly across the top. Arrange the mango and papaya slices over the top and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6071.43 Kcal (25420 kJ)
Calories from fat 1299.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 144.37g 222%
Cholesterol 1532.9mg 511%
Sodium 1648.85mg 69%
Potassium 5676.51mg 121%
Total Carbs 1080.65g 360%
Sugars 831.59g 3326%
Dietary Fiber 17.56g 70%
Protein 143.86g 288%
Vitamin C 237.8mg 396%
Iron 9.3mg 52%
Calcium 3114.9mg 311%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 217.86 Kcal (912 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.18g 222%
Cholesterol 55mg 511%
Sodium 59.16mg 69%
Potassium 203.69mg 121%
Total Carbs 38.78g 360%
Sugars 29.84g 3326%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 70%
Protein 5.16g 288%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 396%
Iron 0.3mg 52%
Calcium 111.8mg 311%

* 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

  • 132.7
    Points
  • 166
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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