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Tres Leches Cake

Soaked cake - moist and dreamy. This authentic Mexican tres leches cake brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

72
Prep (min)
168
Cook (min)
4
Servings
173
Calories

Ingredients

  • cake
  • three milks
  • whipped cream
  • vanilla
  • cinnamon
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • cumin to taste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare all ingredients: cake, three milks, whipped cream. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

  2. 2

    Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and cumin. Let marinate 1-2 hours.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Toasting chiles - this is essential for authentic Mexican flavor.

  5. 5

    Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

  7. 7

    Season with cumin and oregano. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while hot.

  9. 9

    Garnish and serve with traditional corn tortillas.

Nutrition (per serving)

173
Calories
18g
Protein
49g
Carbs
32g
Fat

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