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Irresistible Pumpkin Spice Tres Leches Cake

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A soft, spiced sponge soaked in creamy, sweet milk, topped with luscious whipped cream, perfect for cozy fall evenings or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 5 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. Separate the yolks and whites into two bowls. Beat the yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until pale and creamy, then mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  4. Whip the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold the whites gently into the yolk mixture.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, being careful not to deflate the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk.
  8. Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork or skewer, then slowly pour the milk mixture over the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  9. Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread evenly over the soaked cake.
  10. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for garnish. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

[‘Bring eggs to room temperature for easier mixing and better volume.’, ‘Be gentle when folding the batter to keep the sponge light and airy.’, ‘Let the cake soak overnight for the best texture and flavor infusion.’, ‘Use fresh spices for maximum flavor.’, ‘Stop whipping the cream as soon as soft peaks form.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin spice, tres leches, fall dessert, Thanksgiving dessert, pumpkin cake

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