Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake with Strawberries

Adapted from mamaknowsglutenfree.com


For the cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour ((I like Pillsbury gluten-free))
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum ((Leave out if your flour already has it))
  • 1 ½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separate whites from the yolks
  • 1/2  cup sugar 
  • ⅓ cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the milk soak

  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup whole milk or half and half

For the topping

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  •  ½ teaspoon  pure vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon
  • Fresh strawberries ((optional)

  • Set a rack in center of oven and pre-heat to350-F.
  • In a large bowl combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Separate the eggs into egg whites and eggs yolks into two separate small bowls.
  • In a large bowl mix sugar and egg yolks on high speed until yolks are pale yellow.
  • Add the ⅓ cup milk and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and mix on low to combine.
  • Pour the egg yolk mixture over the gluten-free flour mixture and stir gently just until the ingredients are combined.
  • In a large bowl beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9x13x2 inch pan. Smooth the top of the batter.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Using a chopstick, wooden skewer, or fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  • Ladle the milk mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Smooth the whipped cream over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with fresh sliced strawberries.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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