Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Chocolate Tres Leches Cake Dream, a Latin American classic with a chocolate twist. This moist and luscious cake is soaked in a three-milk mixture, topped with fluffy whipped cream, and finished with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. A heavenly dessert for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk Mixture:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (divided use)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake: Whisk dry ingredients. Beat egg yolks with sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat egg whites with sugar. Fold dry ingredients into yolks, then egg whites. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Soak the cake: Whisk together milks, cream, and cocoa. Poke holes in cooled cake and pour milk mixture over. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Make the topping: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over cake and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
Notes
- This cake is best made a day ahead for optimal flavor.
- For extra chocolate flavor, add mini chocolate chips between the cake and whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
