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Trileçe (Turkish Tres Leches Cake)
A rich and moist Trileçe, the Turkish version of Tres Leches cake, featuring a light sponge cake soaked in a luscious three-milk mixture, topped with sweetened whipped cream and a homemade caramel sauce. This dessert is incredibly indulgent and a true crowd-pleaser.
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Finished Trileçe Cake with Caramel Drizzle
Recipe Information
40m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
4h 10m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
Turkish
English
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
9g
Protein
45g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Slice of Trileçe Cake
Ingredients
Servings: 12
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Milk Mixture Soaking into Cake
Instructions
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- Prepare the caramel sauce: Place 1 cup of sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Allow it to melt without stirring until it becomes a golden brown liquid. Swirl gently to ensure even melting.5m
Preview5mPreviewPrepare the caramel sauce: Place 1 cup of sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Allow it to melt without stirring until it becomes a golden brown liquid. Swirl gently to ensure even melting. - Carefully and slowly pour 1 cup of whipping cream into the melted sugar, stirring constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously and may seize. Continue stirring until smooth.2m
Preview2mPreviewCarefully and slowly pour 1 cup of whipping cream into the melted sugar, stirring constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously and may seize. Continue stirring until smooth. - Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbsp of butter until fully incorporated and the caramel is smooth. Set aside to cool.1m
Preview1mPreviewRemove from heat and stir in 1 Tbsp of butter until fully incorporated and the caramel is smooth. Set aside to cool. - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.5m
Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. - In a large bowl, beat 5 eggs and 1 cup of sugar together with an electric mixer on high speed until light, fluffy, and pale yellow, about 5-7 minutes.7m
Preview7mPreviewIn a large bowl, beat 5 eggs and 1 cup of sugar together with an electric mixer on high speed until light, fluffy, and pale yellow, about 5-7 minutes. - Stir in 2 tsp of vanilla essence into the egg mixture.1m
Preview1mPreviewStir in 2 tsp of vanilla essence into the egg mixture. - In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder. - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.3m
Preview3mPreviewGradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. - Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.35m
Preview35mPreviewPour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan. - Prepare the milk soak: In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (or full-fat milk), and 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk until well combined.2m
Preview2mPreviewPrepare the milk soak: In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (or full-fat milk), and 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk until well combined. - Once the cake is completely cool, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer.1m
Preview1mPreviewOnce the cake is completely cool, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer. - Slowly and evenly pour the milk mixture over the entire cooled cake, allowing it to soak in completely.1m
Preview1mPreviewSlowly and evenly pour the milk mixture over the entire cooled cake, allowing it to soak in completely. - Whip 2 cups of cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhip 2 cups of cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. - Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the milk-soaked cake.2m
Preview2mPreviewSpread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the milk-soaked cake. - Drizzle the cooled caramel sauce over the whipped cream. You can make patterns or cover the entire surface.1m
Preview1mPreviewDrizzle the cooled caramel sauce over the whipped cream. You can make patterns or cover the entire surface. - Chill the Trileçe cake in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to fully absorb the milk.3h
Preview3hPreviewChill the Trileçe cake in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to fully absorb the milk.
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