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Churro Three Milks Cake

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A delightful fusion of traditional Tres Leches Cake and churros, celebrated in Latin American cuisine.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 5 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 12 ounces Evaporated Milk
  • 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream, for topping
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar, for topping
  • 1/2 cup Cinnamon Sugar (for churros)
  • 12 Churros

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let the cake cool, then poke holes all over the top with a fork.
  8. Prepare the tres leches mixture by whisking together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
  9. Slowly pour the mixture over the cooled cake. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes.
  10. Prepare the cinnamon sugar topping by mixing granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
  11. Melt butter and dip churros in it, then dredge in the cinnamon sugar.
  12. Remove the cake from the refrigerator, frost with whipped cream, and arrange churros on top.
  13. Dust with extra cinnamon, slice, and serve chilled.

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Notes

Sugar alternatives can be used for those with dietary restrictions.

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