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Churro Tres Leches Cake


  • Author: Sweta Patel
  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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Churro Cake

  • 2& 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs (for eggless 1 cup yogurt)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp milk

Whipped Frosting

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar

Tres Leches (3 milks)

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup whole milk or coconut milk

 


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Next in a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda & powder, salt and cinnamon. Whisk until everything is well incorporated and set it aside.
  3. Next into a stand mixture or using a handheld mixture, mix the eggs until they’re beaten. Add in the sugar and beat for 1-2 mins until you see a light pale like mixture. Add the sour cream + vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined.
  4. Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet, until you have a lump free batter. Add the milk and milk one more time. Transfer batter into baking pan and bake for 30mins or until the center is fully baked.
  5. In a bowl combine the “3 milks” and whisk until everything is fully incorporated. Set aside.
  6. In a blender add the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar, pulse until the heavy whipping cream forms stiff peaks. * see notes
  7. Once the cake is baked, cool for 10 mins and using a fork pierced holes all over the cake. Pour the milk mixture all over the cake and wait until everything is well absorbed. Cool in the fridge for 30 mins- 1 hr.
  8. Add the whipped frosting on top and dust it with a little powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you don’t have a blender that can make fresh whipped cream you can use cool whip or a stand mixture and whisk everything until you have stiff peaks. I have used my blend tec and ninja bullet in the past to make fresh whipped cream.
  • I purchased small pipettes from amazon and filled them with caramel to place on top of the cake along with churro flavored Kit Kats! This is optional but definitely adds a fun touch to the cake.
  • Turn this cake into cupcakes, simply fill each cupcake liner with batter and bake for 15-20 mins until center is fully cooked (check with toothpick or sharp knife). Poke holes with toothpick or fork and add 1 tbsp or more of the milk mixture. 
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Dessert

Keywords: churro tres leches cake, milk cake, mexican dessert