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Tres-rum Spiked Tres Leches Recipe

Time3h
Serves12

Our boozy spin on a favorite! Tres Leches Cake soaked in Light Rum, Spiced Rum, Aged Rum, and Cream. Topped with Whipped Cream and a Brandied Cherry.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Milk Mixture

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 flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3

Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

4

Add Eggs and Vanilla

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

5

Combine with Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

6

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7

Cool the Cake

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Milk Soaking Mixture

8

Prepare the Milk Mixture

In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, light rum, spiced rum, aged rum, and heavy cream. Whisk until well combined.

9

Soak the Cake

Once the cake is cool, poke holes all over the surface with a fork. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

10

Refrigerate

Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Topping Preparation

11

Whip the Cream

In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

12

Top the Cake

Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake evenly.

13

Garnish

Top the whipped cream with brandied cherries before serving.