Name: Cuatro Leches cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 175 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk; 1 can sweetened condensed milk ((14 oz)); 1 can evaporated milk ((12 oz)); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 2 cups whipped cream; Fresh berries (or fruit (optional, for garnish))

Cuatro Leches cake

Cuatro Leches cake, also known as Four Milks cake, is a delicious and indulgent dessert that originated in Latin America. It is a variation of the traditional tres leches cake, which is made with three types of milk (hence the name). The Cuatro Leches cake takes it a step further by incorporating four types of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream. This combination gives the cake its rich and moist texture, making it absolutely irresistible.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 55

Course Dessert

Cuisine Spanish

Servings servings

Calories 712 kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk

For the four milk mixture:

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk

For the topping:

2 cups whipped cream
Fresh berries or fruit (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. This may take a few minutes.
Slowly pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract while continuing to beat the mixture.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the four milk mixture. In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and whole milk until well combined.
Once the cake is out of the oven, pierce it all over with a fork or skewer. Carefully pour the four milk mixture evenly over the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely and absorb the milk mixture. This usually takes about 1-2 hours.
Once the cake has cooled, spread the whipped cream over the top, creating a smooth and creamy layer.
For an extra touch, garnish with fresh berries or fruit if desired.
Refrigerate the Cuatro Leches cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and the cake to become even more delicious.

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Nutrition

Calories: 712kcal (36%)Carbohydrates: 80g (27%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 38g (58%)Saturated Fat: 23g (144%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 194mg (65%)Sodium: 328mg (14%)Potassium: 520mg (15%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 62g (69%)Vitamin A: 1350IU (27%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 430mg (43%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

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