Tres Leches de Crema de Naranja

Ingredientes

• TRES LECHES MILK MIXTURE:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Zest of 3 oranges
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 can (14 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1-1/4 cups sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
• CAKE:
• 1 package (15-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• WHIPPED CREAM:
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract

Preparación

1. 1

   Prep the orange peels: To make the oleo saccharum, combine the sugar and orange peels in a small container. Use the back of a spatula or a muddler to mash the peels into the sugar for one to two minutes or until the sugar starts to look wet. Cover the container and let the peels sit for four to five hours, mixing them often. When it’s done, the sugar should be slightly translucent and syrupy.

2. 2

   Make the milk mixture: Transfer the oleo saccharum to a large mixing bowl and add the milk, heavy cream, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and clear vanilla extract. Stir them well, making sure all the sugar is dissolved. Strain the mixture into a large measuring cup and refrigerate it.

3. 3

   Make the cake batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 13x9-inch cake pan with cooking spray or butter. Set it aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, clear vanilla extract and kosher salt. Whisk them until they form a smooth batter, then pour it into the prepared baking pan.

4. 4

   Bake the cake for 23 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour the milk mixture and chill the cake: Use a fork to poke holes all the way to the bottom of the cake every one to two inches across the entire surface. Stir the milk mixture and then pour it over the cake. Let the cake rest for 10 to 15 minutes so that the cake soaks up all the milk. Cover the pan with storage wrap and place it in the fridge for one to two hours.

6. 6

   Finish it with whipped cream: To make the whipped cream, add heavy cream, powdered sugar and clear vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Whisk for four to five minutes, or until you have semi-stiff peaks. Spoon the whipped cream onto the chilled cake and spread it into an even layer. Top it with orange slices, and chill the cake until you're ready to serve it.