Tres Leches Cake {Gluten-Free}
Ingredients
Scaled from 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
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Preheat oven to 350°F .
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In a large bowl combinethe gluten-free flour, gluten-free baking powder, and salt.
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Separate the eggs into egg whites and eggs yolks into two separate small bowls.
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In a large bowl mixthe ¾ cup sugar and the egg yolks together on high speed until yolks are pale yellow.
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Add the ⅓ cup milk and pure vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and mix on low to combine.
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Pour the egg yolk mixture over the gluten-free flour mixture and stir gently just until the ingredients are combined.
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In a large bowl beat the egg whites on high speed, adding the remaining ¼ cup of sugar gradually.
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Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Fold the egg whites into the batter gently, just until combined.
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Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan.
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Smooth the top of the batter to make it even as you can.
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Bake the cake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
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Please watch your cakes because all ovens are different.
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Check the center of the cake by inserting a toothpick to make sure it is done.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
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Combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a small bowl and stir to combine.
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Using a fork to poke holes all over the top of the completely cooled cake.
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Slowly pour the milk mixture all over the top of the cake.
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Make sure you pour all over the cake, even the edges.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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This willallow the cake to soak up the milk.
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When ready to serve, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Smooth the whipped cream over the top of the cake.
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Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with fresh sliced strawberries.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 428 |
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| Fat | 20 |
| Saturated fat | 12 |
| Trans fat | 0 |
| Unsaturated fat | 8 |
| Cholesterol | 125 |
| Sodium | 180 |
| Carbohydrates | 52 |
| Fiber | 1 |
| Sugar | 42 |
| Protein | 8 |