Description
A luxurious twist on the classic tres leches cake, infused with Middle Eastern flavors. This ultra-moist vanilla sponge is soaked in a rich three-milk mixture, topped with velvety whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate, and garnished with crushed pistachios and fresh strawberries for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
For the Tres Leches Mixture:
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
- 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale. Stir in vanilla and milk. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining ¼ cup sugar. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, then carefully fold in the dry ingredients.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Soak with Tres Leches: Poke holes all over the cake using a fork, then slowly pour the three-milk mixture over it. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow full absorption.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over the soaked cake.
- Garnish & Serve: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the whipped cream, sprinkle with crushed pistachios, and top with fresh strawberry slices. Chill before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- For an extra rich version, replace some of the heavy cream with rose or saffron-infused cream.
- If you love a crunch, add toasted almond slivers with the pistachios.
- Letting the cake chill overnight enhances the flavors even more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking & Chilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired / Fusion
