Jul 14 2026
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Vanilla Bean Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Inspired by OX Restaurant
Time3h
Serves12

grilled apple, dulce de leche, green apple meringues

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Ingredients

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Cake

Tres Leches Mixture

Dulce de Leche

Grilled Apples

Green Apple Meringues

Method

Cake

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cake Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs until pale and frothy. Add the milk and vanilla bean paste, mixing well.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Melt the butter and fold it into the batter until smooth.

  3. 3

    Bake the Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Tres Leches Mixture

  1. 4

    Make the Tres Leches Mixture

    In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Whisk until well combined.

  2. 5

    Soak the Cake

    Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the surface with a fork. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

Dulce de Leche

  1. 6

    Prepare the Dulce de Leche

    Place the can of sweetened condensed milk in a pot of simmering water and let it cook for about 2-3 hours, ensuring the can is always submerged in water. Allow to cool before opening.

Grilled Apples

  1. 7

    Prepare the Apples

    Core and slice the green apples. Toss them with brown sugar.

  2. 8

    Grill the Apples

    Melt butter on a grill pan over medium heat. Add the apple slices and grill until tender and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.

Green Apple Meringues

  1. 9

    Whip the Egg Whites

    In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

  2. 10

    Flavor the Meringue

    Add the green apple flavoring and gently fold it into the meringue.

  3. 11

    Bake the Meringues

    Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Pipe or spoon the meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry and crisp.

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