Description
A delightful twist on the classic tres leches cake, infused with the unique flavor of pandan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided: ½ cup + ¼ cup)
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup pandan juice (or 1 tsp pandan extract + extra milk to total ¼ cup)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ tsp cream of tartar (or lemon juice)
- 1 can (12 oz / 354 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup coconut milk (or whole milk)
- ½ tsp pandan extract (optional, for stronger flavor)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with ½ cup sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in milk, pandan juice/extract, and oil.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Slowly add ¼ cup sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold egg whites into the yolk mixture in three additions.
- Pour batter into pan and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk evaporated milk, condensed milk, coconut milk, and pandan extract.
- Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over cooled cake.
- Slowly pour milk mixture evenly over cake until absorbed. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread generously over chilled cake.
- Slice into squares, drizzle with extra milk sauce if desired, and top with whipped cream swirls.
Notes
- For a stronger pandan flavor, use pandan extract in both the cake and the milk mixture.
- Chilling the cake overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- Serve with fresh fruit for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg