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Tiamongla Kasar
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Coconut Tres Leches
Cake Recipe: Deliciously Sweet And Creamy Tropical Dessert

75 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
15
Ingredients
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Coconut tres leches cake recipe combines the best elements of a classic tres leches cake, a Latin American dessert with the delicate sweetness of coconut. The first bite is all about comfort: soft sponge cake with a creamy milk mixture, fluffy whipped cream and a little crunch from toasted coconut. The coconut taste is not overpowering and is present in all layers, making it a refreshing and indulgent dessert. This soft sponge cake is soaked in a rich blend of milks, creating an incredibly moist texture that melts in your mouth. The cake chills beautifully, and remains firm yet soft. Whipped cream is laid on generously for a light finish, which complements the creamy cake underneath. The cake is then garnished with toasted coconut flakes to add texture and flavour. Ultimately, the dessert turns out creamy, refreshing, with the perfect balance of sweetness and coconut flavour. If you want a dessert that you can make in advance, this coconut milk cake is an excellent option. Actually, the flavours improve, and the texture becomes even better, when it's left to rest in the refrigerator. Whether you're serving it for a holiday meal, a birthday, or a casual get-together with friends, this cake offers a tropical twist on a beloved favourite that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupAll-purpose flour (For Cake)
1½ teaspoonsBaking powder
¼ teaspoonKosher salt
5Large eggs, separated
1 cup (200g)Granulated sugar, divided
⅓ cup Whole milk
1 teaspoonCoconut extract
384mlUnsweetened canned coconut milk (For Milk Mixture)
396gSweetened condensed milk
¼ cup (60mL)Whole milk
½ teaspoonCoconut extract
1 pint (480ml)Heavy whipping cream (Whipped Topping)
3 tablespoonsPowdered sugar
½ teaspoonVanilla extract
For garnishToasted flaked coconut

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare The Oven And Dry Ingredients

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder and kosher salt in a medium mixing bowl.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare The Oven And Dry Ingredients
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make The Egg Yolk Mixture
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
2 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Whip The Egg Whites
5 Minutes

FAQs

This version contains coconut milk and coconut extract; giving the classic tres leches cake a tropical flavour while keeping its signature moist texture.