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Vegan Tres Leches Cake

A soft, airy vanilla sponge soaked in a blend of three dairy-free milks, topped with whipped cream frosting, and finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon. This Vanilla Tres Leches Cake is a light, creamy dessert that's perfect for any occasion!
Course Dessert

Ingredients

For the Sponge:

  • 1¾ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup dairy-free milk + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup dairy-free yogurt
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Milk Mixture:

  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1¼ cups vegan condensed milk
  • ½ cup dairy-free milk

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup dairy-free cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup vegan vanilla protein powder
  • Cinnamon for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Line a square baking tin with parchment paper.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

  • Mix the dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar together, and set it aside to thicken and curdle.
  • In a large bowl, combine the milk mixture with the dairy-free yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract.

Add the Dry Ingredients:

  • Sift the self-rising flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar into the wet mixture.
  • Gently mix until everything is just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Bake the Sponge:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is well risen and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Prepare the Milk Mixture:

  • While the cake is baking, whisk together the coconut cream, vegan condensed milk, and dairy-free milk until well combined.

Soak the Cake:

  • Once the cake is done, let it cool for about 15 minutes. Then, pierce holes all over the sponge with a fork or skewer.
  • Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Refrigerate the cake until the milk is fully absorbed.

Make the Topping:

  • In a bowl, whip together the dairy-free cream cheese and vanilla protein powder until smooth and creamy.

Frost the Cake:

  • Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the whipped cream cheese frosting over the top. Finish with a dusting of cinnamon.