Pineapple Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Pineapple Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

5 large eggs, separated

1 cup granulated sugar, divided

1/3 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple (or canned pineapple, drained)

For the Tres Leches Mixture:

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup pineapple juice

For the Topping:

1 cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Extra pineapple chunks, for garnish

Instructions:

Make the Cake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Stir in milk and vanilla.

Add the sifted flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture and stir just until combined.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. With the mixer still running, add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until egg whites are stiff but not dry.

Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.

Fold in the chopped pineapple.

Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread to even out the surface.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture:

Whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and pineapple juice in a bowl.

Soak the Cake:

When the cake is done, allow it to cool slightly. Pierce the cake all over with a fork, then slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the top. Let the cake absorb the milk mixture and cool completely.

Make the Topping:

Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.

Spread over the cooled cake.

Garnish and Serve:

Garnish with pineapple chunks before serving.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, which allows the cake to soak up all the flavors.

This Pineapple Tres Leches Cake combines the creamy texture of tres leches with the sweet tang of pineapple, making it an irresistible dessert perfect for any celebration or as a delightful finish to a family meal. Enjoy your baking and the tropical flavors!