The three milk cake is a very popular dessert across Latin America; however, in Peru, it is made in its own style. You can add fruits of your choice to accompany it.
This recipe, originating from the coastal region of the country, features a fluffy sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three types of milk, giving it a moist texture and an unmatched sweet flavor.
Its name comes precisely from the three types of milk used in its preparation: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and cream. These ingredients grant the cake its characteristic moisture and softness, making it an irresistible dessert.
Below, we share the steps and detailed instructions so you can enjoy it. Bon appétit!
Peruvian Three Milk Cake
Ingredients
1 ½ cup of Wheat flour
6 Eggs
1 cup of White sugar
½ cup of Powdered sugar
½ teaspoon of Baking powder
½ teaspoon of Ground cinnamon
1 can of Evaporated milk
1 can of Condensed milk
2 cans of Cream
Vanilla essence
Preparation
Step 1 : Start by greasing and flouring a baking dish, then set aside.
Step 2 : Next, sift the flour with baking powder and ground cinnamon.
Step 3 : In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form with half of the sugar and set aside.
Step 4 : In another bowl, using a mixer, cream the egg yolks with the remaining sugar and vanilla.
Step 5 : Then, gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture along with the dry ingredients, using a spatula.
Step 6 : Pour the batter into the previously prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 7 : To prepare the three-milk cream, place a pot over heat and add a can of cream along with the condensed and evaporated milk.
Step 8 : Add cinnamon sticks and vanilla, let it boil, then remove from heat.
Step 9 : Strain the mixture afterward.
Step 10 : Once the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and let it rest.
Step 11 : Then, make small holes on the cake and pour the hot milk mixture over it.
Step 12 : Let it cool and refrigerate for a few hours.
Step 13 : For decoration, in a bowl, beat a can of cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
Step 14 : Whip until the mixture reaches a stiff consistency and chill in the refrigerator.
Step 15 : Spread the cream over the cake, cover completely, and decorate with red fruits and ground cinnamon.
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