Description
Gingerbread Tres Leches is a festive twist on the classic tres leches cake, combining the warm spices of gingerbread with a rich, creamy milk soak. This indulgent dessert features a soft, moist gingerbread base soaked in three types of milk, resulting in an irresistible flavor experience that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Finished with a luscious whipped cream topping, this dish will surely impress your family and friends while filling your home with delightful aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; add whole milk and vanilla. Mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, and heavy cream.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake using a fork. Pour the tres leches sauce over the cake and let it soak.
- Top each slice with freshly whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg