Pastel De 3 Leches Recipe
Make Pastel De 3 Leches Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Milk Mixture
Topping
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Beat Eggs and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Milk Mixture Preparation
- 7
- 8
- 9
Chill the Cake
Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the cake to absorb the milk.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 11
Top the Cake
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the soaked cake. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon for added flavor.
- 12
Serve
Slice and serve the Pastel De 3 Leches chilled for the best taste.
