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mango tres leches cake slice on a plate with a fork and a bite removed, showing moist sponge and creamy layers.

Mango Tres Leches

A chilled sponge Mango Tres Leches soaked in mango-infused milk and finished with airy mango cream for a refreshing summer dessert.
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Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion, South Asian Inspired
Keyword: chilled cake, mango lassi cake, summer baking, tres leches dessert
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes
Servings: 14
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $18

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs room temperature and separated carefully
  • cup granulated sugar divided for yolks and whites
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure, not imitation
  • teaspoon fine salt balances sweetness
  • cup whole milk lukewarm
  • cup all-purpose flour sifted for light texture
  • tablespoons cornstarch adds softness
  • teaspoons baking powder aluminum-free preferred
  • teaspoon cream of tartar stabilizes egg whites
  • cups chopped mango fresh ripe or thawed frozen
  • cup plain yogurt full-fat for richness
  • cup milk cold
  • 3–5 tablespoons sugar adjust to mango sweetness
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom freshly ground if possible
  • cup sweetened condensed milk well stirred
  • cup evaporated milk room temperature
  • cup milk extra as needed for thinning
  • ¾ cup prepared mango lassi divided use
  • cups heavy whipping cream very cold
  • Extra whipped cream for optional decoration
  • Fresh mango pieces for garnish if desired

Instructions

  • Set the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch pan with parchment lining.
  • Combine egg yolks with half the sugar, salt, and vanilla, then whisk until pale and fluffy.
  • Pour in the milk, then sift in the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, mixing just until smooth.
    Cake batter being mixed with an electric hand mixer in a glass bowl, showing a smooth and airy texture.
  • In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually add remaining sugar and whip to stiff glossy peaks.
  • Fold one-third of the meringue gently into the batter, then carefully fold in the rest until just combined.
    Tres leches cake soaking in a creamy milk mixture inside a rectangular baking pan, photographed from above.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake until set and springy, about 15 minutes, then cool completely.
  • Blend mango, yogurt, milk, sugar, and cardamom until smooth, then strain and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Whisk condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, and half of the mango lassi until thin and pourable.
    Glass bowl filled with smooth mango lassi mixture being stirred with a spoon on a marble countertop.
  • Poke generous holes all over the cooled cake, pour in one-quarter of the milk mixture, let absorb, then gradually add the rest in stages and chill until fully soaked.
  • Whip the cream until thick, then slowly beat in remaining mango lassi until firm peaks form.
  • Spread the mango cream evenly over the chilled cake and decorate with extra cream and mango if desired.
    Top-down view of mango lassi tres leches cake cut into neat squares, topped with whipped cream swirls and diced fresh mango.

Notes

A sunshine-filled twist on a classic, this cake tastes like a warm afternoon turned into dessert. The mango lassi soak keeps every bite impossibly tender and nostalgic.

Nutrition

Serving: 135g | Calories: 360kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 44g (15%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 115mg (38%) | Sodium: 155mg (7%) | Potassium: 290mg (8%) | Fiber: 1.5g (6%) | Sugar: 30g (33%) | Vitamin A: 780IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 22mg (27%) | Calcium: 180mg (18%) | Iron: 1.4mg (8%)
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