Low Sugar Tres Leches Cake

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup sugar (divided)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can evaporated milk ((12 ounces))
• 1 can condensed milk ((14 ounces))
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (for topping)

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3.In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar and beat until glossy.
4. 4.In another large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and the vanilla extract until pale and fluffy.
5. 5.Fold the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
6. 6.Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter until no white streaks remain.
7. 7.Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. 8.In a large bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, condensed milk, half and half, and heavy cream.
9. 9.Once the cake has cooled for 10 minutes, poke several holes in the top with a fork.
10. 10.Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
11. 11.Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
12. 12.When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor an even lower sugar option, you can use a sugar substitute like Stevia or Splenda.
• chevron_rightMake sure to poke enough holes in the cake so that the milk mixture can soak in properly.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have half and half, you can use whole milk instead.