¼cupMelted Dark Chocolateor 2 tablespoon Dark Cocoa Powder
1teaspoonVanilla
2tablespoonGranulated Sugar
Chocolate Shavingsfor decoration
Melted Dark Chocolatefor decoration (optional)
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INSTRUCTIONS
Sperate Egg Yolks and Egg whites. Place the Eggwhites in a clean and moisture-free bowl. Beat over medium speed using a handheld mixer until foamy. Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and beat until you have stiff peaks in your Meringue. Keep this aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together AP Flour, Cocoa Powder, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, and a pinch of Kosher Salt.
Melt Dark Chocolate chunks and Butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool down to room temperature for 5 minutes.Beat Egg Yolks with Granulated Sugar and Vanilla Extract. Now, combine the chocolate mixture with the Egg yolks mixture. Beat until glossy.
Stir in the dry mixture with the wet mixture. Do not overmix. Just mix until combined.
Fold the Meringue with the Cake Batter.
Place this Chocolate Tres Leches Cake mixture in the lined baking dish. Bake @350F (180C) for 20-25 minutes. After the cake gets baked, insert a toothpick in the center and check if its done. If it comes out clean, your cake is baked to perfection. Allow it to cool down to room temperature for about 5 minutes on the counter.
Whisk Melted Chocolate, Heavy Cream, Evaporated Milk. and Condensed Milk in a jar until combined.
Use a fork to prick the top of the cake. Poke holes all over the cake.
Pour the three milk mixture over the cake. Allow it to refrigerate covered for 2 hours, so that the cake soaks in all the moisture.
Whip Heavy Cream with granulated sugar and cocoa powder. Once you have stiff peaks, spread them over the cake. Even it out using an offset spatula.
Decorate the Chocolate Tres Leches Cake with some chocolate shavings or melted chocolate. Cut cake into equal-sized squares and serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 758Calories from Fat 459
% Daily Value*
Fat 51g78%
Saturated Fat 31g194%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 198mg66%
Sodium 401mg17%
Potassium 503mg14%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 46g51%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1405IU28%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 168mg17%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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