Mango Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Mango Tres Leches Cake transforms traditional three-milk sponge into tropical dream soaked in mango-infused evaporated condensed and whole milk then crowned with whipped cream and fresh mango slices. This ultra-moist dessert serves 12 in 45 minutes baking plus overnight soak.

Why This Recipe Works

Light sponge absorbs milk completely without collapsing due to whipped egg whites structure. Mango puree brightens three milks preventing cloying sweetness. Condensed milk provides caramel depth evaporated milk creamy body whole milk cuts richness. Whipped cream stabilizes with cornstarch holding tropical fruit weight.

Ingredients & Prep

Cake: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 5 eggs separated, 1 cup sugar divided, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 tbsp milk. Tres Leches: 12 oz evaporated milk, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup mango puree. Topping: 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup mango puree, 2 fresh mangos sliced.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven 350°F. Grease 9×13 pan. Whisk flour baking powder salt. Beat egg yolks ¾ cup sugar fluffy 3 minutes. Mix oil vanilla milk. Fold dry ingredients gently. Whip egg whites cream of tartar ¼ cup sugar stiff peaks. Fold meringue into batter thirds. Bake 25-30 minutes golden springy. Cool 10 minutes poke holes fork. Blend tres leches mango puree pour slowly over cake. Cover chill overnight. Whip cream powdered sugar mango puree medium peaks spread over cake. Garnish mango slices.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate covered 4 days. Freeze slices 1 month without topping. Best day two maximum flavor.

FAQs

Cake dry? Don’t overbake poke immediately after cooling. Milk pooling? Sponge not ready chill longer. Cream deflates? Chill bowl whisks cornstarch stabilizes.

Conclusion

Mango Tres Leches Cake elevates milk cake legend through fruit infusion sponge-like soaked tropical perfection.

Mango Tres Leches Cake Recipe

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Mango Tres Leches Cake transforms the classic milk-soaked sponge into tropical paradise. Golden mango puree infuses ultra-moist cake layers with three milks sweetened condensed, evaporated, and whole for creamy decadence. Fresh mango whipped cream and vibrant fruit slices create Pinterest-perfect presentation. Ultimate summer dessert sensation.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 5 hours (+ chill)
• Yield: 12–16 slices 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Latin Fusion
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Sponge Cake:
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 5 large eggs (separated, room temp)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
• ⅓ cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Mango Tres Leches Soak:
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1½ cups mango puree (fresh ripe mangoes)
• ½ tsp ground cardamom (optional)
• Mango Whipped Cream:
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup mango puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Garnish:
• Fresh mango slices
• Mint leaves

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Grease 9×13 baking dish, line parchment.
• 2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt. Set aside.
• 3. Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add ½ cup sugar, beat stiff peaks.
• 4. Beat egg yolks with ½ cup sugar until pale. Add milk, vanilla, oil.
• 5. Fold dry ingredients into yolks alternately with whites until just combined.
• 6. Bake 25-30 mins until golden, toothpick clean. Cool 10 mins.
• 7. Poke holes every ½ inch with fork.
• 8. Whisk tres leches milks + mango puree + cardamom. Reserve ½ cup.
• 9. Slowly pour soak over cake. Cover, chill 4+ hours (overnight best).
• 10. Whip cold cream + powdered sugar to soft peaks. Fold in mango puree + vanilla.
• 11. Spread over chilled cake. Garnish fresh mango slices + mint.
• 12. Chill 1 hour. Slice, serve cold with reserved soak drizzled.

Notes

• Ripe Ataulfo/Champagne mangoes = intense flavor gold.
• Room temp eggs = maximum rise volume.
• Poke deep holes = full milk absorption.
• Chill overnight = perfect texture marriage.
• Cardamom = secret Indian fusion magic.
• Make ahead: Soak day 1, frost day 2.
• Freeze whole cake (unfrosted) 2 months.
• Low carb: Almond flour + erythritol sub.
• Party scale: 2x recipe for sheet pan.
• Serves 12-16. Viral mango season thumbnail perfection.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 420
• Sugar: 42g
• Sodium: 210mg
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 52g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 9g
• Cholesterol: 120mg

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