Tres Leches Cake {Gluten-Free}

Tres Leches Cake {Gluten-Free}

Yield
12 12 servings (1 slice each from a 9x13 pan)

Ingredients

12 12 servings (1 slice each from a 9x13 pan)
  • 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum (Leave out if your flour already has it)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separate whites from the yolks
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ground cinnamon, for the topping
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F .

  2. In a large bowl combinethe gluten-free flour, gluten-free baking powder, and salt.

  3. Separate the eggs into egg whites and eggs yolks into two separate small bowls.

  4. In a large bowl mixthe ¾ cup sugar and the egg yolks together on high speed until yolks are pale yellow.

  5. Add the ⅓ cup milk and pure vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and mix on low to combine.

  6. Pour the egg yolk mixture over the gluten-free flour mixture and stir gently just until the ingredients are combined.

  7. In a large bowl beat the egg whites on high speed, adding the remaining ¼ cup of sugar gradually.

  8. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  9. Fold the egg whites into the batter gently, just until combined.

  10. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan.

  11. Smooth the top of the batter to make it even as you can.

  12. Bake the cake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

  13. Please watch your cakes because all ovens are different.

  14. Check the center of the cake by inserting a toothpick to make sure it is done.

  15. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.

  16. Combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a small bowl and stir to combine.

  17. Using a fork to poke holes all over the top of the completely cooled cake.

  18. Slowly pour the milk mixture all over the top of the cake.

  19. Make sure you pour all over the cake, even the edges.

  20. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour or overnight.

  21. This willallow the cake to soak up the milk.

  22. When ready to serve, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

  23. Smooth the whipped cream over the top of the cake.

  24. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with fresh sliced strawberries.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories428
Fat20
Saturated fat12
Trans fat0
Unsaturated fat8
Cholesterol125
Sodium180
Carbohydrates52
Fiber1
Sugar42
Protein8