Delicious Tres Leches Icebox Cake

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Master Receita Solta

Delicious Tres Leches Icebox Cake
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories680 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Chilled tres leches cake with a fluffy sponge soaked in a dense syrup of condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream, topped with smooth whipped cream. A moist and refreshing dessert, traditional in Latin American confectionery, perfect for serving well chilled on hot days."

Delicious Tres Leches Icebox Cake

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- A furação com garfo por toda a superfície permite que a calda de três leites penetre de maneira uniforme até a base do bolo. - O tempo de repouso na geladeira de no mínimo 4 horas assegura a retenção máxima de umidade sem desmanchar a massa. - A cobertura de chantilly atua como barreira contra o ressecamento e equilibra a doçura concentrada dos leites.

Ingredients

Main Course

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 box of heavy cream
  • 200 g of whipped cream for topping

Instructions

Main Course

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

In a mixer, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a light cream.

3

Add the wheat flour and baking powder, beating gently.

4

Incorporate the milk until the dough is homogeneous.

5

Transfer the dough to the greased and floured pan.

6

Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7

While the cake cools, mix the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.

8

Unmold the cake and prick the surface with a fork.

9

Pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring it penetrates well.

10

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

11

Finish the cake with whipped cream before serving.

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Chef Tips

- Deixe o bolo amornar antes de despejar a calda para que a absorção seja gradual e não forme bolsas líquidas na massa. - Aplique a calda aos poucos com auxílio de uma concha pequena, esperando a massa absorver cada porção antes de regar novamente. - Mantenha o bolo dentro da própria forma ou refratário fundo para que a calda continue banhando as laterais durante a refrigeração.

Variations

- Sprinkle finely ground cinnamon over the whipped cream layer for a classic aromatic touch. - Add lemon zest or vanilla bean to the liquid syrup to soften the sweetness of the condensed milk. - Arrange sliced fresh strawberries or chopped canned peaches over the chantilly just before serving.

Substitutions

- Evaporated milk can be substituted with whole milk reduced over low heat until it loses half of its initial volume. - The whipped cream topping can be swapped for torched Italian meringue or fresh heavy cream whipped with little sugar. - Regular wheat flour can be combined with a tablespoon of cornstarch to make the batter lighter.

How to Store

Keep the cake mandatorily in the refrigerator in a covered container or dish covered with aluminum foil for up to 4 days. Keep under continuous refrigeration, as high humidity and dairy derivatives require constant cold temperature.

Can You Freeze It?

It is not recommended to freeze the three-milk cake after soaked in syrup and covered with whipped cream. Freezing alters the heavy cream emulsion, separates the whey, and makes the dough soggy and sticky upon thawing.

What to Serve With

Serve with strong drip black coffee without sugar to contrast with the sweet intensity of the milky syrup. Goes well with slices of fresh citrus fruits like kiwi and strawberry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do if the syrup runs to the sides and doesn't penetrate the cake?

Make deeper and closer holes with a fork or barbecue skewer and slowly drizzle the cake while still warm with a small ladle.

Can I replace evaporated milk with regular boxed milk?

Regular milk contains more water and less fat than evaporated milk; if using, boil the regular milk until reduced by half to maintain the velvety consistency of the sauce.

O bolo pode ser desenformado após ser regado com a calda?

Não é aconselhável desenformar depois de umedecido; monte e regue o bolo diretamente na travessa ou refratário em que ele será servido.

Why does the three-milk cake batter not take butter or oil?

Traditional sponge cake style dough does not take added fat to form a spongy structure with open alveoli, ideal for absorbing a large volume of liquids without collapsing.

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