Description
Mango Tres Leches is a tropical twist on the beloved traditional tres leches cake, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Infused with fresh mango puree and topped with a luscious mango whipped cream, this dessert is perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. The balance of creamy texture and fruity sweetness makes it a showstopper that will impress guests and delight your taste buds. Whether enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, Mango Tres Leches is a refreshing indulgence that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large eggs (separated)
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for mixture)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 1/2 cup mango puree (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gradually add half the sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, milk, flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
- Fold in whipped egg whites gently until combined.
- Pour batter into greased baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely, then poke holes all over and soak with a mixture of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.
- For topping: whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form; fold in mango puree.
- Spread topping over soaked cake and garnish with fresh mango chunks or extra mango puree.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg