Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche Swirl
80% authentic · Latin American
A creative twist on the classic Tres Leches, this version incorporates a rich swirl of dulce de leche into the milk soak, adding an extra layer of caramel-like sweetness and flavor.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour1.5 cups
- Granulated sugar1 cup
- Baking powder1 teaspoon
- Salt0.5 teaspoon
- Large eggs4
- Whole milk0.5 cup
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Evaporated milk1 can (12 oz)
- Sweetened condensed milk1 can (14 oz)
- Heavy cream1 cup
- Dulce de leche0.5 cup
- Toasted almondsfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Prepare the cake base as described in the Classic Tres Leches Cake recipe (Steps 1-5).
- 2
While the cake bakes, prepare the milk mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
- 3
Stir in the vanilla extract. Then, gently swirl in the dulce de leche until partially combined, creating ribbons of caramel.
- 4
Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool slightly for about 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- 5
Slowly and evenly pour the dulce de leche infused milk mixture over the warm cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- 6
Before serving, garnish with a drizzle of extra dulce de leche and toasted almonds.
