Apple Tres Leches Cake
Apple Tres Leches Cake is a captivating twist on the classic dessert, combining the rich creaminess of tres leches with tender, fresh apples. This glorious cake is soaked in a luscious milk mixture, resulting in a moist and flavorful treat perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence. With its fluffy texture and sweet aroma, it’s bound to be the star of any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples (peeled and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla and milk; mix gently.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in chopped apples until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly, then poke holes in the cake and soak with a mixture of whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream for at least one hour (overnight preferred).
- Whip remaining heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form; spread over chilled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like nutmeg or swapping apples for pears. Serve chilled for the best texture.