Thai Tea Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Poached Pear, Whipped Cream, Honey “Boba”
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Ingredients
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CAKE
MILK SOAK
POACHED PEAR
WHIPPED CREAM
HONEY BOBA
Method
CAKE
- 1
Prepare Thai Tea
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add Thai tea leaves and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and let cool.
- 2
Make Cake Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add cooled Thai tea, vanilla extract, and coconut milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- 3
Bake the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool.
MILK SOAK
- 4
Prepare Milk Soak
In a bowl, whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, and coconut milk until smooth.
- 5
POACHED PEAR
- 6
- 7
Poach the Pears
Add the peeled and cored pears to the boiling liquid. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Remove pears and let cool. Slice thinly.
WHIPPED CREAM
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Keep refrigerated until serving.