Tres Leches

Coconut-Lime Tres Leches Cake

EL MEJOR NIDO
Coconut-Lime Tres Leches Cake
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
15 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
25 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 servings

Coconut-Lime Tres Leches Cake is rich and delicious and full of unforgettable flavors of lime and coconut. Three types of milk are used in this version of the classic Mexican cake.

Coconut-Lime Tres Leches Cake is a dessert that promises an explosion of tropical flavors in every bite. This recipe from Official LA LECHERA® showcases the delicate balance of sweet coconut and zesty lime, making it an absolute delight for your taste buds. The cake itself is a moist and airy sponge, soaked in a luscious mixture that includes NESTLÉ LA LECHERA FAT FREE Sweetened Condensed Milk and NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk, ensuring it achieves the perfect level of creaminess.

Elevating the experience, the key lime tres leches cake delivers a tangy twist, enhancing the overall flavor profile with a refreshing citrus note. Perfect for celebrations or any special occasion, this coconut lime tres leches cake adds a unique flair to classic Mexican desserts. Ideal for a beginner, this cake is easy to make yet impressively delicious, embodying a perfect treat for Cinco De Mayo or any festive gathering.

Ingredients

Step 1

Prepare cake mix according to package directions using water, vegetable oil and egg whites; fold in 2 teaspoons grated lime peel. Bake in 13 x 9-inch baking pan for duration listed on package. Meanwhile, prepare tres leches mixture.

Step 2

Combine coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, rum and 2 teaspoons grated lime peel in large bowl; stir well. When cake tests done, remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Poke holes in cake with a long-tined fork every ½ inch. Carefully pour milk mixture over cake, spooning any pooled mixture along the sides over the top of the cake. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 4

Cut the cake; top with dollop of whipped topping. Sprinkle remaining 2 teaspoons grated lime peel over cake; sprinkle with toasted coconut (or to achieve look in picture, use round biscuit cutters to cut cake, transfer to serving plate, then add toppings).

Ingredients

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