Tres Leches 'Three Milks'

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It is a delicious cake with a special syrup on it, and a meringue frosting. This cake requires refrigeration, and is served cold.

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Servings:
10
Yield:
1 to 8 - x inch cake

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup self-rising flour

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 3 egg whites

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Grease and flour a 8 x 12 inch pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Separate 5 eggs, and beat the egg whites in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup sugar slowly to the egg whites, beating constantly. Add the yolks one by one, beating well after each addition. Stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift the flour, and stir it into the egg mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake for 20 minutes, or until done. Cool.

  3. Blend the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Pour this syrup over the cooled cake.

  4. To make Meringue Frosting: Beat 3 egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

435 Calories
9g Fat
76g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 435
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 76g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 67g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 2mg 9%
Calcium 295mg 23%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 366mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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