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Tres Leches Cake with Matcha and Coconut

2023-02-20 - Written by: Emma Taylor

Dessert Cakes Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches Cake with Matcha and Coconut

A moist and creamy tres leches cake infused with the bright green flavor of matcha and the sweetness of coconut.

Tres Leches Cake with Matcha and Coconut

Servings:

  • 8-10 people

Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons matcha powder
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

For the tres leches mixture:

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preparing the cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the shredded coconut, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.
  5. Stir in the matcha powder.

Baking the cake:

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Preparing the tres leches mixture:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.
  2. Once the cake is completely cooled, use a skewer or fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  3. Pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the top of the cake.

Serving:

  1. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the cake to absorb the liquid.
  2. Slice and serve.