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matcha tres leches cake

Delight in This Creamy Matcha Tres Leches Cake Today

Indulge in this matcha tres leches cake, a unique fusion of Japanese and Latin flavors that's light, creamy, and guilt-free.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese, Latin
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 4 pieces Eggs at room temperature
  • 60 g Castor Sugar substitute: fine granulated sugar
  • 120 ml Milk or plant-based alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 120 g Cake Flour substitute: all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Matcha Powder high-quality culinary matcha
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar or lemon juice/vinegar
For the Milk Soak
  • 300 ml Sweetened Condensed Milk vegan substitute: coconut cream
  • 120 ml Evaporated Milk
For the Whipped Topping
  • 240 ml Heavy Whipping Cream or coconut cream for a lighter option
  • 80 g Powdered Sugar substitute: regular granulated sugar if blended well
For Garnish
  • to taste Strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160 °C (320 °F). Line a 20 cm (8 inch) square baking pan with parchment paper and grease the edges.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and 60 g of castor sugar. Beat on high until pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes. Add 120 ml of milk and 1 tsp of vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. Sift in 120 g of cake flour, 2 tsp of matcha powder, 1 tsp of baking powder, and a pinch of salt into the yolk mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones.
  4. In a clean bowl, whip egg whites with 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add remaining castor sugar, whipping until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Carefully fold whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture in three additions, incorporating gently to preserve air bubbles.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
  7. To make the milk soak, whisk together 300 ml of sweetened condensed milk, 120 ml of evaporated milk, 120 ml of regular milk, and 2 tsp of matcha powder until smooth.
  8. Poke holes in the cooled cake with a skewer or fork. Pour the matcha milk mixture evenly over the cake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  9. In a mixing bowl, whip 240 ml of heavy cream with 80 g of powdered sugar and 1-2 tsp of matcha powder until stiff peaks form.
  10. Spread the whipped matcha cream over the chilled cake and garnish each slice with fresh strawberries. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best soaked overnight for maximum flavor. Use room temperature eggs and sift dry ingredients for a fluffy texture.

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