Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Mango Tres Leches
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 5 large egg yolks with ¾ cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Stir in ½ cup of whole milk.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture using a spatula until there are no visible flour clumps.
- In a clean bowl, beat the 5 egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add ¼ cup of sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Fold half of the beaten egg whites into the batter, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In a measuring cup, whisk together 1 can of evaporated milk, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake and slowly pour the soaking mixture over it. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Beat 1 ½ cups of cold heavy whipping cream with ¼ cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in ½ cup of mango puree.
- Spread the mango whipped cream over the cake and garnish with chunks of fresh mango and extra mango puree if desired.
- Slice the Mango Tres Leches into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill overnight for enhanced flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
