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Gluten-Free Tres Leches Cake

Easy & Delicious Gluten-Free Tres Leches Cake: A Blissful Dessert!

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A moist, tender gluten-free sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries. Easy to make and perfectly balanced with a fluffy-cake-to-creamy-nap ratio.

Ingredients

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1 1/3 cups gluten-free flour (160g)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
5 large eggs (separated)
1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
2/3 cup whole milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream (1 pint)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (30g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries
Ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Separate egg yolks and whites. Keep whites yolk-free.
In small bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
In one bowl, mix 3/4 cup sugar and egg yolks until smooth. Stir in vanilla and whole milk.
By hand or using an electric mixer, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold one-third of egg whites into the yolk mixture to lighten, then carefully fold in remaining whites.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely (about 1 hour), then invert onto a serving platter or stand.
In a bowl, whisk the remaining 2/3 cup whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Pour this mixture slowly over the cake using a sieve, allowing it to soak evenly.
Chill cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
Before serving, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and top with fresh strawberries and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

Soaking the cake overnight deepens the flavor and softness.
Substitute 1/2 cup evaporated milk with almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered to prevent drying.

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