Description
Indulge in the delightful Butter Pecan Tres Leches Cake, a decadent twist on the classic tres leches dessert. This rich and moist cake is infused with the nutty flavor of toasted pecans and soaked in a luscious blend of three types of milk, creating an irresistible texture that will leave your taste buds craving more. Perfect for celebrations or cozy family gatherings, this cake is topped with a fluffy whipped cream layer and garnished with additional pecans, making it not only delicious but visually stunning as well. With simple preparation steps, this treat is easy to whip up and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Beat egg yolks with sugar until fluffy; mix in milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Fold in dry ingredients then gently fold in beaten egg whites until combined.
- Add toasted pecans and pour into the baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then poke holes in the cake and pour over the milk mixture (evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk).
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla; spread over chilled cake and garnish with pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg