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Vanilla-Bean Tres Leches Cake and a Dusting of Cocoa
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Vanilla-Bean Tres Leches Cake and a Dusting of Cocoa

4.8 (118 ratings)

Vanilla-Bean Tres Leches Cake and a Dusting of Cocoa -- the bake that quietly steals the evening.

Prep
16 min
Cook
63 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tres leches cake
  • 4 oz all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup large eggs
  • 3 cloves vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Heat the oven and prepare the pan so it is ready before the batter is.
  2. Cream or whisk the butter, sugar and eggs until smooth and light.
  3. Fold in the dry ingredients gently to keep the texture tender.
  4. Bake until just set, then cool fully before slicing and serving.
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