Our ultra moist and light Coconut Tres Leches Cake will be your new favorite. It's easy to make and can be prepared in advance.
View original recipe on tastesbetterfromscratch.comPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Separate Eggs into two other mixing bowls. Add 3/4 cup sugar to the egg yolks and mix on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Add 1/3 cup milk and coconut extract then stir to combine.
Combine: Pour egg yolk mixture over flour mixture and stir gently just until combined (don't over-mix).
Beat Egg Whites: Use electric beaters to beat the egg whites on high speed. As they begin to whip into stiff peaks, gradually mix in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter.
Bake: Pour batter into un-greased pan and smooth it into an even layer. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow cake to cool completely.
Add Three Milks: Combine the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and coconut extract in a small bowl. Once the cake has cooled, use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly all over the top.
Refrigerate cake for a few hours, or overnight, to allow it to soak up the milk.
Whipped Cream Topping: In the meantime, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks. Smooth over the top of the cake. Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top.
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