Butter Pecan Tres Leches Cake
Butter Pecan Tres Leches Cake is a delightful twist on the classic tres leches dessert, featuring the rich flavors of buttery toasted pecans enveloped in a creamy milk-soaked sponge. This cake is perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering, offering a unique flavor profile that will impress your guests. The light and tender texture, paired with a luscious whipped cream topping, make it an indulgent treat you can enjoy anytime. Easy to prepare and beautifully versatile, this cake promises to be the star of your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional toasted pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until pale. Mix in whole milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Gradually fold in the flour mixture.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form; add remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the yolk mixture with toasted pecans.
- Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and melted butter. Once cooled, poke holes in the cake and pour the milk mixture over it.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the topping, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; spread over chilled cake and garnish with more toasted pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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