Description
A moist and flavorful tres leches cake infused with key lime.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Key lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and key lime juice.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture over it.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and spread over the cake.
- Garnish with key lime zest.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the cake overnight.
- You can adjust the key lime juice for more or less tartness.
- Top with fresh key limes for decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Tres Leche Cake, Key Lime Cake, Mexican Dessert