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Mango Tres Leches

Mango Tres Leches: A Creamy Treat for Summer Celebrations

Mango Tres Leches is a delightful twist on the traditional dessert, bringing fresh mango flavor to every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla recommended
  • 1/2 cup whole milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt recommended
For the Soaking Mixture
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk can substitute with coconut milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream use cold cream
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup mango puree fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 whole fresh mango ripe and sweet for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Mix together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat 5 large egg yolks with ¾ cup of sugar until thick; mix in ½ cup of whole milk, then add dry ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat 5 egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add ¼ cup of sugar until stiff peaks develop.
  5. Fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in three additions until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the soaking mixture by whisking together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy whipping cream.
  8. Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the surface and pour the soaking mixture over it. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. To make the topping, beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with ¼ cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then fold in ½ cup of mango puree.
  10. Spread the mango whipped cream over the cake and top with fresh mango chunks and drizzle mango puree.
  11. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, soak the cake overnight. Use chilled ingredients for the whipped topping.

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