Cookies and cream tres leches cake 🍰
❤️ Ingredients ❤️
Cake Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 eggs, large
1 cup sugar divided into 3/4 and 1/4 cups
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup Oreo crumbs (about 12 oreos in a food processor, leaving the cream filling intact)
Three Milks
12 oz evaporated milk
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup half & half
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 crushed Oreos
🥰 Instructions 🥰
How to Make Tres Leches Cake Base:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F and butter a 9x13 casserole pan. Set up three mixing bowls.
2.In a large bowl, sift together 1 cup flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 salt. Separate egg whites and yolks into the other two bowls.
3.Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer on high speed, until yolks are a pale yellow (2 minutes). Stir in 1/3 cup milk and 1 tsp vanilla.
4.Beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form (1 minute). With the mixer on, pour in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat on high speed until egg whites are stiff but not dry (1 minute)
5. Pour egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and combine gently with a spatula. Add the Oreo crumbs and continue to delicately combine until incorporated.
6.Gently fold in egg white mixture with the spatula until just combined. Pour the batter into prepared pan, top with more Oreos if you want it extra Oreo-like.
7.Add a second layer of cookies to top off the cake, this time using chocolate chip cookies. Set them atop the batter. Bake at 350˚F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Three Milks Syrup
8. Once the cake is cool, pierce the surface all over with a fork or skewer. In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the three milks and vanilla extract. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the cake.
Whipped Cream
9. Pour 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract and 1/2 cup powdered sugar into a large (preferably chilled) mixing bowl and beat on high speed 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until stiff peaks form, being sure not to over-churn.
10. Spread the whipped mixture over the cake using a spatula, then top with a layer of crushed Oreos.
Enjoy the yumminess of cookies and tres leches 😜😋
ALSO to make quick you can opt out of the first steps by buying a yellow boxed cake mix it will taste equally delicious!!
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Tres leches cake, a beloved Mexican dessert, gets a playful twist with the addition of cookies and cream. It's not just about the unique flavor; this cake's rich and moist texture comes from the three types of milk—evaporated, condensed, and half-and-half—that soak into the cake after baking. To prepare the ashes, start by baking a light sponge cake incorporating Oreo crumbs, which seamlessly blend into the texture while maintaining the well-known flavor of cookies and cream. After cooling, poke holes all over the cake to let the milks infuse every bite. As you whip the heavy cream for the topping, make sure to whip it just enough to achieve stiff peaks; over-whipping can lead to a grainy texture. Lastly, the optional layer of crushed Oreos on top adds a delightful crunch that contrasts with the cake's creaminess, making each slice visually appealing and significantly more indulgent. This cake is a crowd-pleaser and a wonderful centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or family gatherings. Plus, for a quicker option, you can substitute the cake base with a yellow cake mix for a simplified but equally delicious experience. Enjoy experimenting with flavors and bringing joy to your dessert table!