Pastel De Leches Recipe
Make Pastel De Leches Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Milk Mixture
Topping
Method
Cake Base 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 large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Milk Mixture Preparation
- 6
Combine Milk Mixtures
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembling the Cake
- 7
- 8
Pour Milk Mixture
Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Let it absorb for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Whip the Cream
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 10
Top the Cake
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake. For added flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Serving
- 11
Slice and Serve
Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Pastel de Leches!
