Mango Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

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

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Incorporate Dry Ingredients

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Add Mango and Orange Blossom

   Fold in the mango puree and orange blossom water until evenly distributed.

7. 7

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture

   In a bowl, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Once the cake is done, let it cool slightly before poking holes all over the top with a fork.

9. 9

   Soak the Cake

   Pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

10. 10

    Serve with Toppings

    Before serving, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the top of the cake. Garnish with orange zest.