Giro De Tres Leches (tres Leches Twist)
Indulge in a delicious twist on the classic Tres Leches cake with this Giro de Tres Leches recipe. This Puerto Rican dessert is a moist and creamy treat that is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
- Cream butter or margarine and the 1 cup sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time; mix until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Pierce cake several times with a fork.
- Combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Pour over the top of the cooled cake.
- Whip the cream, the remaining 1 cup of sugar, and the 1 teaspoon vanilla together until thick. Spread over the top of cake.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Refrigerate.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 16g
Supplies
9x13 inch baking pan Mixing bowls Whisk Electric mixer
Tools
Oven Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Giro de Tres Leches cake chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Tips & tricks
For an extra special touch, garnish each slice with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa powder before serving.
Cost
$15