Description
Mango Three Milks, or Tres Leches de Mango, is a tropical twist on the classic Tres Leches cake, combining a moist sponge soaked in three types of milk with a vibrant mango topping for a rich and refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (for batter)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
- 1 tbsp sugar (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and sugar. In another bowl, cream butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture and milk until smooth. Pour into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream until well combined.
- Remove the cooled cake from the pan. Poke holes all over the top with a fork or toothpick. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Peel and dice mangoes. Toss with lime juice and sugar, let sit for 10 minutes.
- Top the soaked cake with the mango mixture just before serving. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Let the cake sit overnight for best flavor absorption.
- Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free variation.
- Try other fruits like peaches or strawberries as toppings.
- Add a dash of cardamom or cinnamon for an extra flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Mango Tres Leches, Mango Cake, Tropical Dessert, Three Milks Cake, Latin American Dessert