Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

This keto Chocolate Tres Leches Cake is a luscious and appealing dessert. This keto-friendly cake is inspired by the Latin American dessert. This dessert is made with a combination of chocolate sponge cake along with a creamy blend, which comprises three milks like coconut cream, almond milk, and heavy cream. We can decorate this cake with whipped cream and the chocolate shavings. This keto  Chocolate Tres Leches Cake perfectly satisfies the sweet craving without the guilt of not following the keto diet. This cake is prepared in three hours, so it takes a little extra time to prepare this chocolate cake, but the taste will be worth the time.

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STATS:

• Cook time: 30 mints.
• Total time: 3 hours
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Cuisine: Latin America
• Calories: 270 kcal
• Course: Dessert
• Diet: Keto, Low Carb
• Prep time: 20 mints.
• Serving: 12 servings

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• 9×13 inch baking dish
• Spatula
• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Toothpick

INGREDIENTS:

Cake:

• One cup almond flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• One-fourth cup coconut flour
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 5 large eggs
• 3/4 cup Erythritol
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• ½ cup almond milk

Tres Leches Mixture (Three Milks):

• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup coconut cream
• 2–3 tbsp. Erythritol powder
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Topping:

• One cup Whip cream
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• Two tbsp. Erythritol powder
• Optional: dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALMOND FLOUR:

• We have to utilize the fine almond flour to prepare the best texture of this cake.

COCONUT FLOUR:

• We would also utilize the coconut flour to prepare this cake, but we just have to utilize the mentioned quantity of flour; otherwise, the texture will be ruined.

COCOA POWDER:

• Keto cocoa powder is utilized to prepare the chocolate sponge, and it should be sugar-free to limit the carbs.

ERYTHRITOL:

• It is a keto-friendly sweetener used to sweeten the dessert without the additional carbs.

HEAVY CREAM:

• It is used to prepare the cake and milk soak, and to add richness and creaminess to the cake.

COCONUT CREAM:

• We have to utilize the full-fat coconut cream to prepare this cream.

ALMOND MILK:

• It is used to prepare the low-carb milk base to keep the cake moist.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• It is added to the cake to provide flavor and warm the cake.

EGGS:

• It is used to provide the structure in the cake, and it also helps to keep the cake moist.

BUTTER:

• It is utilized to add taste to the cake, and it also provides richness.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We can preheat the oven at three-fifty degrees F.
2. Then we can apply the oil to the pan.
3. Take a large dish and combine coconut flour, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, & salt with the whisk.
4. Then we would grab another bowl and add eggs and sweetener and whisk them till the eggs get light & fluffy.
5. Now we can add the liquid butter, vanilla, & almond milk and mix all the components with each other.
6. We will mix both components with each other and transfer them to the pan, and even mix the batter with a spoon.
7. Then we can bake cake for 17 minutes.
8. We would pour the heavy cream, vanilla essence, almond milk, sweetener, and coconut cream into the pan.
9. Gently warm the mixture.
10. Then we can make the holes in the cake sponge and add the milk mixture to the cake.
11. We can put the cake in the refrigerator for around two hours so that the milk will get absorbed properly.
12. Then we can include the sweetener, vanilla essence, and whipping cream in the dish.
13. Beat them to form stiff peaks.
14. We can spread the whipped cream over the cake.
15. Garnish the Chocolate Tres Leches Cake with the shredded chocolate.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• We can garnish this cake with fresh raspberries or strawberries for a fruity taste.
• You can sprinkle with keto chocolate chips or cacao nibs for an additional chocolaty taste.
• Serve this cake with keto whipped cream.
• We can dust the cinnamon powder on the cake for a Mexican hot chocolate taste.
• You can pair this cake with black coffee or espresso.
• We can garnish this cake with mint leaves for a refreshing touch.

TIPS:

• We can allow the cake to cool before pouring milk; otherwise, the cake becomes soggy.
• You would utilize the toothpicks to poke the deep holes.
• We would taste and adjust the sweetness as we like.
• You would put the cake in the fridge for the whole night for the best flavor and taste.
• We would utilize the Allulose to sweeten the cake for a more authentic flavor.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can put the slices in the closed box and store the cake for five days.

FREEZER:

• We can cover the cake slices with the saran wrap and preserve the cake for two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare the non-dairy cake?

• We would utilize the coconut cream and coconut oil to prepare the dairy-free cake.

Does this cake get lots of moisture and become soggy?

• This cake doesn’t get soggy and absorbs the milk perfectly when we chill the cake.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Total Carbs: 7g
Fat: 24g
Calcium: 80mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 320 IU
Sodium: 120mg
Calories: 270 kcal
Potassium: 200mg