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Mocha Tres Leches Cake

☕🍫 Mocha Tres Leches Cake Recipe 🍰

The Mocha Tres Leches Cake is an indulgent dessert that blends the rich flavors of coffee and chocolate with an ultra-moist sponge cake soaked in a coffee-infused triple milk mixture. Topped with a whipped coffee cream and a dusting of cocoa powder, this cake is both egg-free and dairy-free, making it an easy yet impressive treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven (for baking the cake) 🔥
  • 9x12-inch baking dish 📏
  • Mixing bowls (for cake batter, milk mixture, and whipped cream) 🥣
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer (for whipping cream and beating egg whites) 🌀
  • Fork or skewer (for testing cake doneness) 🍴
  • Sieve (optional, for dusting cocoa powder) 🍫
  • Refrigerator (for chilling the cake) ❄️
  • Non-stick cooking spray (for greasing the pan) 🧴

Ingredients
  

  • 6 egg whites 🥚
  • 75 g granulated sugar 🍚
  • 6 egg yolks 🟡
  • 40 g cocoa powder 🍫
  • 80 g plain flour 🌾
  • 50 ml vegetable oil or any neutral-flavored oil 🌻
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice 🍋
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🍦
  • 1 cup water 💧
  • 🥛 Milk Mixture Ingredients
  • 200 ml whole milk 🥛
  • 350 ml evaporated milk 🥫
  • 380 g condensed milk 🥫
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee ☕
  • 1 can NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 🍦 Whipped Cream Ingredients
  • 480 ml double cream 🥛
  • Icing sugar to taste
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
  • 🎂 Alternative Cake Base If Using Cake Mix
  • 1 box yellow or white cake mix 📦
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil 🌻
  • 3 large eggs 🥚
  • ☕ Coffee Flavor Ingredients
  • NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
  • 1 can NESTLÉ Media Crema
  • 1 can NESTLÉ CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
  • Pinch of warm water to dissolve coffee granules
  • 🔹 Additional Ingredients
  • Nonstick cooking spray for greasing the pan

Instructions
 

  • 🔥 Step 1: Prepare & Bake the Cake
  • 1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • 2️⃣ Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • 3️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, egg yolks, flour, cocoa powder, oil, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  • 4️⃣ Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 5️⃣ Allow the cake to cool completely before moving to the next step.
  • 🥛 Step 2: Prepare the Tres Leches Milk Mixture
  • 1️⃣ In a bowl, mix together whole milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
  • 2️⃣ Dissolve instant coffee granules in a small amount of warm water, then stir it into the milk mixture.
  • 3️⃣ Use a fork or skewer to poke small holes all over the cooled cake.
  • 4️⃣ Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in evenly.
  • 5️⃣ Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for the best texture.
  • 🍦 Step 3: Make the Whipped Cream & Assemble
  • 1️⃣ In a large bowl, beat double cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • 2️⃣ Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled, soaked cake.
  • 3️⃣ Dust with cocoa powder or sprinkle chocolate shavings for an extra mocha touch.

Notes

The Mocha Tres Leches Cake is a dream come true for coffee and chocolate lovers! ☕🍫 The flavors blend beautifully, creating a dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent. Whether
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