Tres Leches Cake is a classic Latin American dessert known for its moist and spongy texture, rich flavor, and deliciously sweet milk glaze.
Traditionally made with wheat flour, this beloved dessert can be off-limits to those who follow a gluten-free diet. However, with the rise of gluten-free baking, this mouthwatering treat can now be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions.
Gluten-free Tres Leches Cake is made with a combination of gluten-free flours and is just as decadent and indulgent as the original version.
Whether you’re gluten intolerant or just looking for a tasty dessert that everyone can enjoy gluten-free Tres Leches Cake is a must-try.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups – Almond flour
- ½ cup – Coconut flour
- ½ cup – Tapioca flour
- ½ cup – Cane sugar
- 2 tsp – Baking soda
- ½ tsp – Salt
- ⅓ cup – Unsalted butter
- 1 cup – Whole milk
- 1 tsp – Vanilla extract
- 4 Eggs
For the Topping:
- ½ cup – Coconut milk
- ½ cup – Condensed milk
- ½ cup – Whipping cream
- Fresh fruit of your choice (optional)
Method:
The Cake:
- In a bowl, take all the dry ingredients except sugar and give it a whisk until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and add the sugar. Whisk it until the egg starts to get frothy.
- Now add in the melted butter, milk and vanilla extract. Give it another mix.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and whisk it gently until everything is evenly mixed.
- Pour this batter into a greased and lined 8×8 baking pan.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20-30 minutes until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly.
The Topping:
- Take the coconut milk and condensed milk in a pan and place it over medium heat.
- Heat it, stirring continuously for about 3-4 minutes. Take it off the heat.
- Now, to the slightly cooled cake, poke a lot of holes using a skewer or a fork.
- Pour the warm milk mixture all over the cake as evenly as you can.
- Refrigerate the cake for about 4-6 hours.
- Before serving, whip up the whipping cream and spread it evenly on top of the cake and top it with slices of strawberries.
