Lower Fat Tres Leches Cake

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 14
Lower Fat Tres Leches Cake
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

4 hrs 55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 eggs , separated
1 cup sugar , divided
1 tablespoon butter , softened
1/3 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 can fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
15 tablespoons frozen light whipped dessert topping
15 fresh strawberries
nonstick cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
15
Calories
218
Sugar
34g
Fat
4g
Tres Leches Cake, also known as three-milk cake, is a popular Latin American dessert. This lower fat version of the classic cake is a perfect dessert for those who love the sweet and milky flavor of the traditional cake but would like to indulge in a healthier option. The cake is soaked in a sweet and creamy three-milk mixture and topped with a light whipped topping and fresh strawberries to create a balanced and mouthwatering dessert that will leave you feeling satisfied and guilt-free.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2.Beat egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Beat in butter, nonfat milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined. Sift flour and baking powder over the mixture and fold in gently.
3.In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter just until no white streaks remain.
4.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
5.Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, half-and-half, and 3 teaspoons vanilla in a medium bowl. Pierce cake all over with a fork and pour the milk mixture over the cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6.To serve, remove sides of the springform pan. Pipe or spoon whipped topping onto the cake and garnish with strawberries.

PROS

This Tres Leches Cake is made with lower-fat ingredients to reduce calories and fat.

Indulge in this deliciously moist and flavorful cake without the guilt of the original recipe.

CONS

While this recipe is lower in fat and calories than traditional Tres Leches Cake, it still contains a significant amount of sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lower fat ingredients such as nonfat milk, fat-free half-and-half, and frozen light whipped dessert topping make this cake a slightly healthier option compared to the original recipe.
Strawberries, used as a garnish, provide antioxidants and essential vitamins.

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