This list of foods that start with T contains 56 different items that range from spices and drinks to snacks and desserts! You will be able to find meals from a wide variety of cultures and cuisines to meet any of your cooking needs! Keep reading to find your new favorite food that starts with the letter T!
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Instructions
Making The Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13 baking pan (*see note) with non-stick cooking or baking spray.
Separate your egg yolks from the whites in 2 small bowls.
In a medium, clean bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and set it aside. Then, to the bowl with just the egg yolks, add ¾ cup of sugar and mix on high speed until the yolks are pale yellow in color. Add the whole milk and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
Pour the egg yolk mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture and stir gently just to blend the ingredients, be careful not to over-mix. Set aside.
Use your electric beater to whip the bowl of egg whites on high speed. When stiff peaks begin to form, mix in the remaining ¼ cup of sugar. Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites in with the rest of the batter.
Pour the cake batter into your prepared baking pan and use a silicone spatula to smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-35 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick entered into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and set aside until completely cooled.
Making The Milk Mixture
Once your cake has cooled, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a bowl. Use the tines of a fork or a bamboo skewer to poke many holes all over the top of your cake.
Slowly pour the milk mixture all over the cake, making sure to get all holes and edges. Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least an hour or up to overnight (this gives it time to soak up the milk).
Making The Whipped Topping
Just before serving, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped topping over the cake. Top with fresh fruit if desired, and serve.
Notes
If time is a concern or you simply prefer to, you may use packaged white cake mix to make the cake. Let it cool completely then continue with making the milk mixture.
In place of a 9x13 baking pan, you could also use 2 8" or 9" cake pans, a 2" deep 10" cake pan (pictured), or a 9-10" springform pan.
A sprinkling of Mexican cinnamon would be perfect for topping this cake.
To make this cake in advance, bake the cake as directed and allow it to cool. Wrap tightly with foil or plastic wrap and freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Do not add the milk mixture or whipped topping until thawed and ready to serve.
Storing: Keep tres leches cake covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Do not freeze after adding the milk mixture.