Description
Pumpkin Tres Leches is a delightful twist on the traditional tres leches cake, infusing rich pumpkin flavors with a creamy milk soak. This moist dessert is perfect for fall gatherings, combining the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with a luscious whipped cream topping. Each bite is an inviting embrace of nostalgia, making it an ideal centerpiece for Thanksgiving or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy; gradually add dry ingredients.
- Fold in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a large bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk.
- Once the cake cools, poke holes in it and drizzle the milk mixture over the top to soak.
- Spread whipped cream on top and chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate nutmeg or ginger into the spice mix. Top with caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.