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Easy Mexican Chocolate Tres Leches Cake Recipe
This Mexican Chocolate Tres Leches Cake is a delightful twist on the traditional dessert, featuring rich chocolate and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time:
25
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
1
hour
hour
5
minutes
minutes
Servings:
12
Calories:
120
kcal
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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1
cup
all-purpose flour
sifted
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0.5
cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
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1.5
tsp
baking powder
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0.5
tsp
ground cinnamon
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4
large
eggs
separated
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1.5
cup
granulated sugar
divided
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0.5
cup
whole milk
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1
tsp
vanilla extract
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1
14-oz can
sweetened condensed milk
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1
12-oz can
evaporated milk
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0.5
cup
heavy cream
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1
tbsp
cocoa powder
for dusting
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1
oz
dark chocolate
grated, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
Fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture and mix until combined.
In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely. Once cooled, poke holes all over the cake with a fork.
In a separate container, mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Pour over the cooled cake.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Before serving, dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the batter. Serve chilled for an extra refreshing treat!