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Vegan Pistachio Tres Leches (3 Milk Cake)

Vegan Pistachio Tres Leches (3 Milk Cake)

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vegan Pistachio Tres Leches (3 Milk Cake), a moist and exquisitely flavorful dessert that reimagines the classic tres leches cake without any animal products. This cake is made with a light pistachio sponge, lovingly drenched in a rich dairy-free triple milk mixture, and topped with fluffy whipped coconut cream. The unique nutty taste of pistachios combined with the creamy texture makes it an impressive showstopper for celebrations or just a sweet treat at home. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that anyone can create this stunning dessert, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying solo.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 100 g aquafaba
  • 175 g granulated sugar
  • 75 g raw shelled pistachios
  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 300 ml soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons pistachio butter
  • 150 g sweetened condensed coconut milk
  • 240 ml evaporated coconut milk
  • 240 ml almond milk
  • 400 ml coconut whipping cream (chilled overnight)
  • 2 tablespoons pistachio butter
  • 30 g pistachios (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) for fan-forced or 180°C (356°F) for conventional.
  2. Whisk aquafaba until stiff peaks form.
  3. Blend pistachios and sugar until finely ground.
  4. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl; mix wet ingredients separately.
  5. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then gently incorporate aquafaba.
  6. Bake in a greased dish for 35-45 minutes. Cool and poke holes in the cake.
  7. Mix the triple milk soak ingredients, pour over the cake, and refrigerate overnight.
  8. Whip coconut cream and pistachio butter; top the cake before serving.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 302
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg