Description
This decadent Chocolate Tres Leches Cake Dream combines the moistness of a traditional tres leches cake with rich cocoa flavor, soaked in a luscious blend of three milks and topped with light whipped cream. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Tres Leches Milk Mixture
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Topping
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Gently fold each addition until just combined to keep the batter light.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Poke Holes: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Using a fork, poke holes all over the cake’s surface to allow the milk mixture to soak in deeply.
- Prepare Milk Soak: In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk until evenly combined.
- Soak the Cake: Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake absorb the tres leches mixture for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Add Topping: Before serving, spread the whipped cream evenly on top of the soaked cake for a light and creamy finish.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is warm when pouring the milk mixture for optimal absorption.
- You can refrigerate the cake after soaking for up to 4 hours to serve chilled.
- Use a fork or skewer to poke holes evenly for thorough soaking.
- For an extra chocolate touch, sprinkle cocoa powder or chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream.
