Tres Leches Cake
After each colloquium, scholars are treated to a luncheon prepared by SAR’s guest services staff so that they can continue discussing the colloquium topic. A serving of Tres Leches cake can expand the conversation well into the afternoon.
| 1 pkg 1 1 1 1/4 C 1 1/2 tsp 1/2 C |
white cake mix 12-oz can evaporated milk 12-oz can condensed milk 7.6-oz can Nestlé brand media crema brandy or 1 1/2 tsp almond extract vanilla extract packed coconut (optional) whipped cream |
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| Tres Leches Cake Ingredients |
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| Carla Tozcano, guest services assistant, preparing Tres Leches Cake |
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| Tres Leches Cake |
Prepare cake batter and bake in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish as directed on package.
Cool cake in pan 10 minutes.
Pierce cake with large fork at half-inch intervals.
In an electric blender, mix the three kinds of milk, brandy (or almond extract), vanilla extract, and coconut; blend until smooth. Carefully pour over cake, piercing cake as needed until milk mixture is absorbed.
Frost top of cake with whipped cream.
From Carla Tozcano, guest services assistant
