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If you want to try for a more authentic taste and presentation you can try my changes:- I made it in a round cake pan, and after cooling slightly, I turned it out on a rack, cooled some more, and sliced into a top half and bottom half.- I only used half of the syrup called for, dividing it between my layers.- I reduced the amount of condensed milk, so my syrup was 3\/4 cup evaporated milk, 1\/2 cup half and half and 100 gr condensed milk (though I don't know how Mexican condensed milk compares to what you would buy in the US)- After pouring the syrup over the bottom half (if you place it sliced side up, you don't need holes for it to absorb), I spread whipped cream, and a layer of sliced fresh strawberries, then put the top half on, sliced side up. After pouring on the remaining syrup, I \"frosted\" it with more whipped cream, and decorated with strawberries.So on the whole, I recommend the recipe, and I hope my comment is helpful!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanDog"},"reviewBody":"although it's a bit time consuming - it's well worth the wait.... we only have 1 Mexican resturant that serves this in our area... and everyone says this tastes better than theirs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedGrapes"},"reviewBody":"This turned out way too soggy and way to sweet. We couldn't even eat it. My cake probably only soaked up half the milk liquid. If I attempt to make it again I won't pour all the milk liquid over the cake. The actual cake part (w\/out) the liquid was ok.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBox"},"reviewBody":"For A.Kuhl: Tres Leches should be wet. it should soak the came and have a little bit for a sauce type..I have tried some recipes that show a little liquid like the picture and some that are swimming..I guess it depends on the preference of the cook..If its too much liquid but the flavor is good next time cut down the fluid a bit. I have noticed to some degree its trial and error because everyone likes different things..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueApple"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely perfect!! (I didn't make it lowfat though)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"Made with petite four sized cakes, wonderful bite sized dripping in sauce. Very rich - but worth the time and effort.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeRocket"},"reviewBody":"It turned perfect and it was a great hit with my family and guests. I'd like to try it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or baked apples instead of strawberries sometime. 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I am said Mexican called for, born and raised in the state of Puebla. I needed to make a tres leches cake, but Mexicans are terrible at written recipes. I made this recipe, and with some minor changes, it was a hit (among the Mexicans I served it to). If you want to try for a more authentic taste and presentation you can try my changes:<\/p>
- I made it in a round cake pan, and after cooling slightly, I turned it out on a rack, cooled some more, and sliced into a top half and bottom half.<\/p>
- I only used half of the syrup called for, dividing it between my layers.<\/p>
- I reduced the amount of condensed milk, so my syrup was 3\/4 cup evaporated milk, 1\/2 cup half and half and 100 gr condensed milk (though I don't know how Mexican condensed milk compares to what you would buy in the US)<\/p>
- After pouring the syrup over the bottom half (if you place it sliced side up, you don't need holes for it to absorb), I spread whipped cream, and a layer of sliced fresh strawberries, then put the top half on, sliced side up. After pouring on the remaining syrup, I \"frosted\" it with more whipped cream, and decorated with strawberries.<\/p>
So on the whole, I recommend the recipe, and I hope my comment is helpful!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"05\/19\/2015 09:03","GUID":"28af71c2ac9c4f6bbaa6513c5fd9be13","MemberId":6946348,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Lia Turnbull","SubmittedDate":"05\/18\/2015 21:54"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/19\/2013 09:21","GUID":"64e59aba80f14e2882eb6f88482273b1","MemberId":3764936,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"renren_13","SubmittedDate":"02\/19\/2013 09:21"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"02\/23\/2012 11:19","GUID":"6feda5c3733240c4af8bd0c25b7f119e","MemberId":2523191,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"brookehally@msn.com","SubmittedDate":"02\/23\/2012 11:19"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/22\/2012 16:44","GUID":"692cc6a7033c457f8739bd94993f0a14","MemberId":6415848,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"michelletheprincess","SubmittedDate":"02\/22\/2012 16:44"},{"Comment":"
The recipe calls for 5 eggs.<\/p>
The first step of the instructions deals with the egg whites, the second step deals with the egg yolks.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"3A81F09940C98B1066D3A8345B0F08C6","MemberId":158954,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"sstetzel","SubmittedDate":"11\/20\/2011 21:21"},{"Comment":"
i dont understand this recipe it doesnt even call for egg whites in the recipe ! it confused the [expletive] out of me i need to find a real recipe for this cake.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/20\/2011 20:46","GUID":"8a347a3de05c4ca896c5d2dae4d7a734","MemberId":6341138,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"aris_valentine","SubmittedDate":"11\/20\/2011 20:46"},{"Comment":"
It turned perfect and it was a great hit with my family and guests. I'd like to try it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or baked apples instead of strawberries sometime. Definitely use real whipped cream instead of the frozen.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"09\/06\/2011 22:11","GUID":"92df5bae34ef4da886a9d02edec7a9b1","MemberId":4171906,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jbtiede","SubmittedDate":"09\/06\/2011 22:11"},{"Comment":"
This turned out way too soggy and way to sweet. We couldn't even eat it. My cake probably only soaked up half the milk liquid. If I attempt to make it again I won't pour all the milk liquid over the cake. The actual cake part (w\/out) the liquid was ok.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"05\/18\/2011 10:58","GUID":"7cfe3d4055564a5ea5aa695c9dc10886","MemberId":4741042,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"jadamski","SubmittedDate":"05\/18\/2011 10:58"},{"Comment":"
Absolutely perfect!! (I didn't make it lowfat though)<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"05\/04\/2011 12:59","GUID":"f449cf74550a431f8cac4d562f7f24c0","MemberId":5905925,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"waddington6","SubmittedDate":"05\/04\/2011 12:59"},{"Comment":"
For A.Kuhl: Tres Leches should be wet. it should soak the came and have a little bit for a sauce type..I have tried some recipes that show a little liquid like the picture and some that are swimming..I guess it depends on the preference of the cook..If its too much liquid but the flavor is good next time cut down the fluid a bit. I have noticed to some degree its trial and error because everyone likes different things..<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"05\/01\/2011 16:22","GUID":"72336259462643C1A46F74017A0E9EAF","MemberId":2793210,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"slosh29","SubmittedDate":"05\/01\/2011 16:22"},{"Comment":"
Is the cake supposed to be so soggy? I was a little nervous pouring all that milk mixture over it!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2011 19:33","GUID":"d512670c1c3341e7b9ab307b0285b2c3","MemberId":5828613,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"A. Kuhl","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2011 19:33"},{"Comment":"
although it's a bit time consuming - it's well worth the wait.... we only have 1 Mexican resturant that serves this in our area... and everyone says this tastes better than theirs.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"02\/03\/2011 09:40","GUID":"c7527d66bab947c5bb9954cf86218b58","MemberId":5803106,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"8it1time","SubmittedDate":"02\/03\/2011 09:40"},{"Comment":"
Made with petite four sized cakes, wonderful bite sized dripping in sauce. Very rich - but worth the time and effort.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"01\/01\/2011 09:03","GUID":"e8cebcf99d424238bb3d5223e7bba096","MemberId":2212728,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"86county","SubmittedDate":"01\/01\/2011 09:03"},{"Comment":"
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I would say probably not since the recipe uses sweetened condensed milk.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"9bd8980db8914b03a4725817a3d5d4b7","MemberId":3929200,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"NanZim","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2009 14:28"},{"Comment":"
Is there a way to make this cake for a diabetic substituting with Splenda? M.S.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f747601a5da14a158babfd4ee54790d5","MemberId":3146480,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"aug2008","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2009 14:17"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"08\/12\/2007 18:54","GUID":"784731FFA12A414F8EA40F91789B7065","MemberId":748028,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"healthy101","SubmittedDate":"08\/12\/2007 18:54"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43638,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2978,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311398,"name":"Birthday Cakes","slug":"birthday-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311333,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"We're bringing you the best birthday cake recipes, baking tips and decorating advice you could wish for. With easy guides to classic cakes like chocolate and vanilla to zany cupcake ideas the kids will adore, you'll make this trip around the sun the greatest one yet.","parent":311389,"count":672,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/birthday-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Tres Leches Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n