Singel serve tres leches cake
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Singel serve tres leches cake

Serving Size:
1 or 2
Time:
1 h
Difficulty:
2/5

For the Cake:

  • 1 large egg (separated)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ tbsp (20 g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • A pinch of ground cardamom

For the Milk Mixture:

  • 2 ½ tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup (0.6 dl) milk
  • 1 small cinnamon stick (or a pinch of ground cinnamon)

Toppings:

  • ½ cup (1 dl) heavy cream
  • About 2–3 strawberries, sliced
  • A light sprinkle of cinnamon

Directions

  1. Make the Cake:
    Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease or line a small ramekin or oven-safe mug.
    In a clean bowl, whisk the egg white until soft peaks form.
    In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
    Sift in the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and cardamom. Mix until just combined.
    Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until smooth and airy.
    Pour the batter into your prepared ramekin and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
    Let the cake cool slightly, then poke holes all over the surface with a fork.
  2. Make the Milk Mixture:
    In a small saucepan, heat the condensed milk, regular milk, and cinnamon stick over low heat just until warm and fragrant. Remove the cinnamon stick.
    Slowly pour the warm milk mixture over the cake, letting it soak in fully.
    Refrigerate the soaked cake for at least 30 minutes (or longer for best flavor).
  3. Top & Serve:
    Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
    Top the chilled cake with whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
    Grab a spoon. Try to share. Probably fail. Enjoy. 🥄💫