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Mango Tres Leches Cake (Eggless) Recipe

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This Mango Tres Leches Cake is a luscious, eggless dessert that combines a moist mango-flavored sponge soaked in a rich three-milk mixture, topped with mango-infused whipped cream. The tropical mango puree adds a fresh and vibrant twist to the classic Latin American tres leches cake, making it perfect for warm weather celebrations or anytime you crave a creamy, fruity treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes plus 4-6 hours soaking and chilling time
  • Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

Mango Sponge Cake

  • 273 g all purpose flour (~1 3/4 cup)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 122 g granulated sugar (~1/2 cup)
  • 125 ml neutral oil (~1/2 cup)
  • 130 g mango puree (~1/2 cup)
  • 125 ml whole milk (~1/2 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Milk Mixture

  • 1 1/4 cup evaporated milk (or whole milk)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup mango puree
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Mango Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons mango puree
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly spray or grease a 9-inch square nonstick cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Sift Dry Ingredients: Place the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a sieve or flour sifter over a medium bowl. Sift them together to ensure even mixing and remove lumps.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, mango puree, whole milk, vanilla extract, and oil until the mixture is smooth and uniformly colored, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Mix Batter: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three batches. Gently fold each batch just until combined; all flour should be incorporated with no visible white streaks. Avoid overmixing to keep the sponge light.
  5. Fill Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and use a spatula to smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 22 minutes.
  6. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before proceeding to soak.
  7. Prepare Milk Mixture: In a large pitcher, whisk together evaporated milk, heavy cream, mango puree, and sweetened condensed milk until fully blended. Reserve half of this mixture for serving.
  8. Soak the Cake: Using a fork or skewer, poke holes over the entire surface of the warm cake. Slowly pour half of the milk mixture over the cake so it soaks evenly. Refrigerate the cake for 4 to 6 hours to absorb the liquid.
  9. Make Mango Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar on high speed until it begins to thicken, about 1-2 minutes. Add mango puree and vanilla extract, and continue beating on high for another 1-2 minutes until thick and spreadable.
  10. Decorate and Chill: Spread the mango whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake. For best results, chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh mango slices, noting that fresh mangoes may dry slightly by the third day.
  11. Serve: Carefully cut the chilled cake into slices using a wide spatula due to its softness and heaviness. Serve each slice with a drizzle of the reserved milk mixture. Enjoy your luscious mango tres leches cake!

Notes

  • For homemade mango puree, blend ripe mango flesh until smooth.
  • The soaking time is crucial for the cake to absorb the milk mixture fully, yielding a moist texture.
  • Fresh mango slices for decoration may dry out after a couple of days; consider adding them closer to serving.
  • This cake is eggless, making it suitable for those with egg allergies or dietary preferences avoiding eggs.
  • Use neutral oil like canola, vegetable, or light olive oil for best flavor balance.
  • If evaporated milk is unavailable, whole milk can be used, but the texture will be slightly lighter.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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