Tres leches cake Posted on 15 April 2020 Tags:cake ‘Three milks’ cake is a delicious, moist and surprisingly light dessert. We put a spin on the traditional recipe, using coconut milk instead of evaporated milk, and serving it with fruit for a refreshing treat. Image credit: Samantha Pinto Serves 10 For the cake 5 eggs, separated ¾ cup sugar 1 t vanilla essence 1 cup cake flour Pinch of salt 1 t baking powder 1 can coconut milk ½ can condensed milk ¾ cup full-cream milk 1 cup cream, whipped 4 nectarines, sliced Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180˚C. Grease a 23cm round baking tin and sprinkle with flour. 2. Beat egg yolks, sugar and vanilla essence until light and doubled in volume. 3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, salt and baking powder together. 4. Fold in the egg-yolk mixture (be careful not to over mix). 5. Whisk egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4–5 minutes. 6. Fold the egg whites into the other mixture. 7. Pour batter into the prepared tin, and bake for 20–25 minutes until set and golden. 8. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. 9. Run a knife along the edges of the cake and use a skewer to poke little holes into the top. 10. Combine the three milks in a jug. Pour this slowly over the whole cake, so that the liquid gets soaked up evenly. 11. Cover the cake and leave it in the fridge for 2 hours. 12. Top with whipped cream and peach slices. *Tip You can use any stone fruit or tropical fruit, such as mango or pineapple. Top with lightly toasted shredded coconut, if you like. Recipes & Styling: Chiara Turilli This article was first published in the December 2019 issue of Getaway magazine. Get this issue → All prices correct at publication, but are subject to change at each establishment’s discretion. Please check with them before booking or buying. Related Posts A South African summer with a Caribbean Twist 22 November 2022 South Africans more than deserve laid-back days in the sun this summer. Caribbean Twist is the... read more 10 coffee shops to visit in Johannesburg 1 November 2022 Finding the best coffee shops in Johannesburg can be tricky. We’ve put together a list... read more Celebrity chefs will fire up a custom-built kitchen at Decorex Joburg 20 July 2022 It’s going to be hot in the concept kitchen at Decorex Joburg this year as... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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