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Café Mocha Tres Leches Cake

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes + chilling
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A luscious twist on the traditional Latin dessert, this Café Mocha Tres Leches Cake features a rich chocolate sponge soaked in a trio of espresso-infused milks, topped with creamy coffee whipped topping and a dusting of cocoa—moist, indulgent, and unforgettable.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tsp hot water
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and thick. Add milk and vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then slowly add remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into the yolk mixture, then gently fold in egg whites.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  7. Mix all ingredients for the mocha milk soak. Poke holes in the cooled cake and slowly pour the milk mixture over it. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  8. Whip cream with powdered sugar and coffee until soft peaks form. Spread over the soaked cake. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

  • Chill cake well to ensure it absorbs all the mocha milk for maximum flavor.
  • Use good quality cocoa powder and coffee for the richest taste.
  • Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge for enhanced flavor and convenience.
  • Serve cold for the best texture and creaminess.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360 kcal
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/cafe-mocha-tres-leches-cake/