Luscious Puerto Rican Tres Leches Cake with Rum Glaze
This rich and indulgent Tres Leches Cake is elevated with a hint of rum in the glaze, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth that's irresistible.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Making the Cake
- 1
Preheat and prepare pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Sift dry ingredients
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 3
Beat egg yolks
Beat the egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar on high speed until pale yellow. Stir in the ⅓ cup milk and vanilla.
Beating the Egg Whites
- 1
Whisk egg whites to soft peaks
In another bowl, whisk the egg whites on high until soft peaks form.
- 2
Add remaining sugar
Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until firm peaks form.
- 3
Fold egg whites into yolk mixture
Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, then fold in the flour mixture.
Tip: Important: Do not over-mix the batter to maintain its light and airy texture. Pro Tip: Use a spatula to fold the egg whites into the mixture gently.
Baking & Assembling the Cake
- 1
Bake the cake
Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 2
Prepare the milk mixture
Whisk evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a bowl.
- 3
Soak the cake
Once the cake is done, let it cool, then pierce it all over with a fork and slowly pour the milk mixture over it.
Tip: Chef’s Tip: Allow the cake to cool completely before pouring the milk mixture for maximum absorption.
How to Make Luscious Puerto Rican Tres Leches Cake with Rum Glaze
Total time: 4 h 7 min · Yields 10 servings
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