Mango Tres Leches Cake by @millsandbuns

45 min
Hard

6 servings

🍬

60 g

Caster Sugar

🥚

2

Egg Yolks

🌼

2.5 ml

Vanilla Extract

🌾

45 g

Flour

🧂

2 g

Baking Powder

🥛

30 g

Milk

🥚

2

Egg Whites

🍚

20 g

Caster Sugar

🥛

0.75 cup

Milk

🥭

60 ml

Mango Puree

🥛

0.25 cup

Condensed Milk

🥛

0.25 cup

Cream

🍦

120 ml

Whipped Cream

🥭

100 g

Fresh Mango

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease or line the 5-inch round cake pan.

    🍰5-inch round cake pan

  2. Step 2/14

    Whisk 60 g caster sugar, 2 egg yolks, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture is pale, light, and airy.

    caster sugar
    egg yolk
    vanilla extract
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄balloon whisk
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/14

    Sift 45 g all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder together.

    all-purpose flour
    baking powder
    🫗fine sieve
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/14

    Stir the sifted dry ingredients into the yolk mixture, alternating with 30 ml whole milk, until the batter is smooth and lump-free.

    all-purpose flour
    baking powder
    whole milk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴rubber spatula

  5. Step 5/14

    Whisk 2 egg whites until foamy, then gradually add 20 g caster sugar.

    egg white
    caster sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/14

    Continue whipping the egg-white mixture until stiff, glossy peaks form.

    egg white
    caster sugar
    🥣mixing bowl

  7. Step 7/14

    Fold one-third of the meringue into the yolk batter to loosen it, then gently fold in the remaining meringue.

    egg white
    caster sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴rubber spatula

  8. Step 8/14

    Transfer the batter to the prepared 5-inch round cake pan and level the surface.

    🍰5-inch round cake pan
    🍴rubber spatula

  9. Step 9/14

    Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 to 25 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

    🍰5-inch round cake pan
    🍢skewer

  10. Step 10/14

    Cool the cake in its pan for 10 minutes, then pierce the top all over with a fork.

    🍰5-inch round cake pan
    🧊wire rack
    🍴fork

  11. Step 11/14

    Whisk together 180 ml whole milk, 60 ml mango puree, 60 ml sweetened condensed milk, and 60 ml heavy cream.

    whole milk
    mango puree
    sweetened condensed milk
    heavy cream
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄balloon whisk
    🥄measuring cups

  12. Step 12/14

    Slowly pour the mango milk mixture over the warm cake, allowing the sponge to absorb it.

    whole milk
    mango puree
    sweetened condensed milk
    heavy cream
    🍰5-inch round cake pan

  13. Step 13/14

    Cover the soaked cake and refrigerate it for 4 to 6 hours until thoroughly chilled.

    🍰5-inch round cake pan

  14. Step 14/14

    Spread 120 ml whipped cream over the chilled cake and garnish with 100 g fresh mango.

    whipped cream
    fresh mango
    🔪offset spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweetener, Eggs, Flavoring, Leavening agent, Fruit, Dairy

Ingredients

Caster sugar, Egg yolks, Vanilla extract, Flour, Baking powder, Milk, Egg whites, Mango puree, Condensed milk, Cream, Whipped cream, Fresh mango

Allergens

Eggs, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

390 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 9g, Carbohydrates: 57g, Sugars: 48g, Fat: 15g, Saturated fat: 9g, Fiber: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 210mg, Iron: 1.1mg, Potassium: 330mg, Sodium: 150mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 150mcg, Vitamin C: 14mg, Vitamin D: 1.5mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.7mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, balloon whisk, rubber spatula, fine sieve, 5-inch round cake pan, measuring cups, measuring spoons, skewer, fork, wire rack, offset spatula

Appliances

oven, refrigerator, electric hand mixer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Cake

Occasions

Summer, Weekend baking, Celebration, Afternoon tea, Birthday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican, Latin American

Geographic

Mexico, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Light, Moist, Creamy, Soft, Milky

Flavors

Mango, Sweet, Creamy, Vanilla, Milky, Fruity

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave longer because the cake contains dairy), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep at 4°C or below,Add fresh mango shortly before serving for best texture), freezer : 30 days (Freeze without fresh mango garnish if possible,Wrap tightly or use an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)