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Horchata Tres Leches Cake

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Horchata Tres Leches Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the traditional tres leches cake with the flavors of horchata, a sweet rice milk drink. This moist and creamy cake is perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • Cooking spray
  • 6 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups horchata
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • Ground cinnamon, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add water and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the egg mixture.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, let the cake cool and then poke holes all over the top with a fork.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix horchata with heavy cream and pour over the cooled cake, allowing it to soak in.
  8. Whip the heavy cream with confectioners sugar until soft peaks form and spread over the cake.
  9. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, let the cake soak overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the whipped cream.
  • Horchata can be homemade or store-bought.

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