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Pumpkin Spice Tres Leches Cake

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A fall-inspired dessert combining the creamy decadence of tres leches with warm pumpkin spice flavors, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1 can (12oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. Separate the egg whites and yolks into two bowls. Beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup (100g) sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  4. Using a mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup (50g) sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients gently. Then, fold in the whipped egg whites in batches, being careful not to deflate the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely. Then use a fork to poke holes all over the surface.
  8. In a bowl, whisk together the whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, ensuring it soaks evenly.
  9. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
  10. Beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  11. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  12. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

[‘Make sure your bowl and whisk are clean and dry when whipping egg whites.’, ‘Chill the cake overnight for the best texture.’, ‘Chill the bowl and whisk before whipping cream if it isn’t coming together.’, ‘Add 1/4 tsp ginger to the dry ingredients for extra pumpkin spice flavor.’, ‘Use a piping bag for decorative whipped cream designs.’]

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Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, Tres Leches, Fall Dessert, Thanksgiving, Easy Baking

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