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Gluten and Dairy Free Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Delight in the irresistible flavor of Coconut Tres Leches Cake
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 8 hours
Servings: 10

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 deep 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

Gluten Free Cake

  • 1 1/8 cups Gluten Free 1.1 flour
  • 5 Eggs seperated
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 1/8 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsp Toasted Coconut Extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk

For The Topping

  • 11.25 oz Dairy Free sweetened condensed coconut milk
  • 12 oz Lite Coconut Milk (unsweetened)
  • 12 oz Dairy Free evaporated milk, coconut
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Sweetened coconut flakes
  • Optional Strawberries

Instructions

Gluten Free Cake

  •  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  •  In another bowl, combine sugar and egg yolks. Beat on high for 2-3 minutes until light yellow. Mix in coconut extract and milk.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
  • Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until well combined.
  •  Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely, then poke holes all over the cake with a toothpick.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before continuing on with the next steps.

Prepare the topping

  •  Mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and lite coconut milk. Pour over the poked cake. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  •  Before serving, top with whipped cream, coconut flakes, and optionally, strawberries.
  • Enjoy!

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