Baileys Tres Leches Cake
Turn heads at your next summer garden party with the Baileys Tres Leches cake. The sumptuous sponge is soaked in a blend of three milks (or tres leches), giving this Latin American classic its famous light, airy texture. The tres leches cake is then topped with whipped cream and fresh ripe strawberries for a delicately sweet dessert.
Ingredients
Shopping List
FOR THE SPONGE:
150g plain flour
1tsp baking powder
3 medium eggs
130g caster sugar
1tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
90ml milk (or evaporated milk)
FOR THE TOPPING:
50ml double cream
150ml condensed milk
150ml evaporated milk
TO DECORATE:
350g strawberries
350ml double cream lightly whipped
Allergies
Dariy
Gluten
Directions
- STEP ONE
Heat the oven to 160C fan, 180C. Grease a 1.5ltr rectangular baking dish, then mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.
- STEP TWO
In another bowl, use an electric whisk to mix the eggs and sugar until thick & creamy, and so the whisk leaves a velvety trail when it comes out (roughly 5 mins).
- STEP THREE
Sieve the flour mix into the egg mix then fold together. Now fold the milk through gently.
- STEP FOUR
Pour into the baking dish, resisting a spoonful of the mixture (if possible) and bake for 30 mins or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. After 10 mins, run a knife around the edges to loosen the sponge and poke holes using a skewer.
- STEP FIVE
Now for the main event! Mix together Baileys, double cream and both milks in a jug. Pour half over, let it soak in for 5 mins and then pour over as much as it will soak up-serve the rest to the side.
- STEP SIX
After 5 mins, transfer the cake to a plate (or keep it in the dish if you prefer) and leave to cool completely.
- STEP SEVEN
Top with the whipped cream, strawberries and voila! It's officially time to indulge with your nearest and dearest!
About this Recipe
The boozy tres leches cake can be refined to suit any occasion by switching up the toppings. Fancy a tropical flavour? Add pineapple or mango. Looking for a more elegant finish? Add peaches or apricots.
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