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Lemon Tres Leches Cake
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Lemon Tres Leches Cake

1 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @abir.sag53 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • eggs (room temperature)Dairy4 pieces
  • sugarPantry200 g
  • vanilla extractPantry15 ml
  • milkDairy120 ml
  • vegetable oilPantry160 ml
  • flourPantry190 g
  • baking powderPantry15 g
  • saltSpices2 g
  • lemon zest (zested)Produce2 pieces
  • lemons (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • sugar (for the syrup)Pantry200 g
  • waterOther360 ml
  • milk (for the milk mixture)Dairy360 ml
  • condensed milkDairy120 ml
  • powdered sugarPantry120 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy55 g
  • milk (for the glaze)Dairy45 ml

per serving

Nutrition

276kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the lemon sugar syrup

    • Combine the sliced lemons, sugar and water in a saucepan.
    • Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.
    • Set aside to cool.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the cake batter

    • Whisk the eggs with the sugar and vanilla until pale and fluffy.
    • Stir in the milk, oil, lemon zest, flour, baking powder and salt until smooth.
    Step 2

  3. Bake the cake

    • Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
    • Bake at 180 °C until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
    • Let cool slightly.
    Step 3

  4. Mix the milk mixture

    • Whisk the milk with the condensed milk and a portion of the lemon syrup.
    Step 4

  5. Soak the cake

    • Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer.
    • Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake and let it absorb.
    • Spoon the remaining lemon syrup over the top.
    Step 5

  6. Make the lemon glaze

    • Whisk the powdered sugar with the melted butter and milk until smooth.
    • Add a little lemon syrup to taste.
    Step 6

  7. Glaze and serve

    • Spread the glaze over the chilled cake.
    • Chill before slicing and serving.
    Step 7
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