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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.

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.

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Keywords: mango tres leches cake, tropical tres leches, mango milk cake, three milk mango cake, summer tres leches

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