Three−Milk Cake (Pastel de Tres Leches)

Instructions

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   Fresh strawberries and mint leaves for garnish Topping (recipe follows) Meringue (recipe follows) Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Grease and flour a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan.

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   Sift flour with baking powder.

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   In large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until frothy.

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   Add sugar gradually, beating to form stiff peaks.

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   Add yolks, 1 at a time.

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   Slowly add flour and milk.

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   Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until edges are golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes.

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   Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.

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    Prepare Topping.

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    Pour Topping over cake and let sit until all the mixture is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.

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    Prepare Meringue and refrigerate.

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    Before serving, cut cake into squares and spread Meringue over each.

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    Garnish as desired with fresh berries and mint leaves.

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    Topping: 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups milk 1 (16-ounce) carton sour cream Combine milks and sour cream (do not beat).

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    Use as directed.

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    Meringue: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water, heated 3 egg whites Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.

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    Let sit until sugar is dissolved.

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    In clean electric mixer bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites.

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    Slowly pour sugar syrup over egg whites, beating constantly until meringue holds stiff peaks.

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    Store in refrigerator.

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    This can be served immediately but is best made 24 hours ahead and chilled.

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    The meringue will keep, covered, 2 days in the refrigerator.