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Vegan Tres Leches Cake

Deliciously Moist Vegan Tres Leches Cake for Every Occasion

This Vegan Tres Leches Cake is a deliciously moist dessert that will delight everyone, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups Almond Milk Can substitute with any non-dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar Use apple cider or white vinegar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free blend on a 1:1 basis
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can replace with canola or melted coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
For the Soaking Mixture
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk Homemade is an option
  • 1 can Evaporated Coconut Milk
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk Full-fat, optional but recommended
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Dairy-Free Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Sliced Strawberries Can swap for other fruits like mango or raspberries
  • Mint Leaves Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • hand mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine almond milk with vinegar and let sit for 5-10 minutes until curdled.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the curdled almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix gently.
  5. Whip the aquafaba in another bowl until stiff peaks form, which takes about 5-10 minutes.
  6. Fold the whipped aquafaba into the batter carefully to retain air.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 23-26 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool for about 30 minutes, then whisk together the soaking mixture.
  9. Poke holes in the cooled cake, pour the milk mixture over, and let soak.
  10. Chill the soaked cake for at least 1 hour, top with whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the best results, let the cake absorb the soaking mixture overnight in the refrigerator.

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