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Butter Pecan Tres Leches Cake

Butter Pecan Tres Leches Cake

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Butter Pecan Tres Leches Cake, a moist and creamy dessert that perfectly marries the richness of three milks with the nutty essence of toasted pecans. Ideal for any celebration or a cozy evening at home, this cake features a soft texture soaked in a sweet milk mixture, topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with crunchy pecans. Each bite offers a heavenly contrast of creaminess and crunch, making it an unforgettable treat for sweet tooth lovers.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy; mix in whole milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Fold in flour mixture.
  4. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gradually add remaining sugar. Gently fold into batter along with toasted pecans.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. Whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and melted butter; pour over cooled cake to soak.
  7. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
  8. Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; spread over soaked cake and garnish with more pecans before serving.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg