Pastel de tres leches

Ingredientes

• 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 5 Eggs (separated)
• 1 Cup Sugar (divided)
• 1/3 Cup Whole Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 Can Evaporated Milk (12 ounces)
• 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 ounces)
• 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream (or whole milk)
• 1 3/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 3 Tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1/2 Pound Strawberries (sliced)
• Chocolate (shaved (optional))
• Cinnamon ((optional))

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Separate eggs.

4. 4

   Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar on high speed until yolks are pale yellow.

5. 5

   Stir in milk and vanilla.

6. 6

   Pour egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and fold very gently until combined.

7. 7

   Beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form.

8. 8

   With the mixer on, pour in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until egg whites are stiff, but not dry.

9. 9

   Fold egg white mixture into the batter very gently, until just combined (no more white streaks).

10. 10

    Pour into prepared pan and spread batter evenly.

11. 11

    Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

12. 12

    Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk and 1/4 cup heavy cream in a small pitcher.

13. 13

    When cake is cool, pierce the surface with a fork several times. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture all over the cake, especially around the edges.

14. 14

    Allow the cake to absorb the milk mixture for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

15. 15

    Whip heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla until thick and spreadable.

16. 16

    Spread over the top and sides of the cake.

17. 17

    Cut into squares, top with sliced strawberries, chocolate and cinnamon and serve.