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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Breads and Cakes » Tres Leches De Mandarina (tangerine Three Milks Cake)

    Tres Leches de Mandarina (Tangerine Three Milks Cake)

    Mar 21, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 12 Comments

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    This Tangerine Three Milks Cake is moist, sweet with a delicious citrus flavor. Perfect for any occasion.

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    I am a huge Tres Leches Cake fan. In addition to my traditional Tres Leches, my Coconut Tres Leches , Dulce de Leche Three Milks Cake, Coffee Three Milks Cake and my Chocolate Tres Leches cake recipes, I now present, Tangerine Tres Leches Cake!

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    After looking at a large bag of beautiful tangerines in my fridge for a week, I decided to try a different variation of this cake using a citrus flavor and this recipe was incredible. You could probably guess that anything called a Three Milks Cake would be pretty delicious, but this tangerine variation was even better than I expected.

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    What You'll Need to Make it

    Flour: All-purpose flour.

    Butter: Unsalted butter for the best results.

    Eggs: I like to use cage free large eggs.

    Vanilla Extract: Always use the best quality extract possible.

    Whole Milk: To make the cake batter.

    Baking Powder: Be sure this ingredient is not expired.

    Salt: I like to add a little salt to my cake mixture.

    Sweetened Condensed Milk: Another ingredient to make the sauce and it's a must.

    Evaporated Milk: This is part of the three milks sauce. You will find it in cans at you supermarket.

    Heavy Cream: If you can not get it, substitute for whole milk. This is the third ingredient for the sauce.

    Tangerine: You will use the zest in the cake and juice in the sauce.

    I like to top my cake with meringue frosting made with egg whites, water, cream of tartar, vanilla extract and sugar. Feel free to use your favorite frosting if you prefer.

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    Tangerine Three Milks Cake Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
     

    Cake:

    • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon of salt
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • ¾ cup whole milk
    • 4 large eggs at room temperature
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons tangerine zest
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Tres Leches

    • 1 can evaporated milk
    • 1 can sweet condensed milk
    • ¾ cup tangerine juice

    Frosting:

    • 2 egg whites
    • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup water
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease and lightly flour a baking dish.
    • To make the cake: In a bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
    • In a small pot heat the milk and butter, remove from the heat and set aside.
    • In a large bowl beat the eggs with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Add the sugar and continue mixing for 5 minutes. Reduce the speed to low. Add the flour mixture, butter mixture, tangerine zest, vanilla extract and mix for 1 more minute.
    • Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Remove cake from the oven and with a fork make holes all over the top of the cake. Set aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
    • When the cake is cooling, make the milk sauce, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, tangerine juice and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
    • Pour the 3 milks sauce over the cake until it is all absorbed. Refrigerate for a least 3 hours or overnight before frosting.
    • For the frosting, in a small pot mix the water and sugar, over medium high heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Set aside.
    • Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks are formed. While beating the egg whites, add sugar syrup and continue beating for 5 more minutes. Add vanilla extract and beat 1 more minute. Spread the frosting over the cake and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Keyword Cake, Tres Leches
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    This Tres Leches de Mandarina Cake is not only decadent, but you can prepare it ahead as well, even the night before your dinner party. After appetizers, cocktails and a full dinner, who wants to put effort into making dessert? This is going to become a very regular birthday cake in my home!

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    Tips to Make this Recipe

    *You can storage this cake in the fridge covered up to 4 days.

    *This cake is perfect for parties, because it can be make ahead of time. Frost the cake before serving.

    *Pour the tres leches mixture over the cake slowly so the cake has time to absorb it.

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Velva

      January 21, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      I have made a tres leche cake twice in my life and I devoured it each time-It is one my favorite cakes. The tangerine flavor would send me over the edge it would be so good.

      Velva

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    2. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      January 22, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      Who doesn't love tres leche!! The cake looks sensational, Erica.

      Reply
    3. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      January 22, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Really beautiful cake. I too like Tres Leches cakes and I really like citrus flavored cakes. it's a match made in heaven!

      Reply
    4. Belinda @zomppa

      January 22, 2014 at 11:58 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect sweetness!!

      Reply
    5. Norma-Platanos, Mangoes & Me!

      January 23, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Tres leches and mandarinas...you got me!

      Reply
    6. grace

      January 24, 2014 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      tres leches cake is always a hit with me--i love the texture! great version, erica!

      Reply
    7. Heather

      February 02, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      Your pictures looked amazing! I am not a baker, but I tried my hand at this. Part of the cake refused to come out , and it looked a little lopsided (lol). HEB also did not have tangerines so I used oranges. It tasted wonderful! I plan on making this again. Thank you so much sharing!

      Reply
    8. Martha

      March 05, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      In the recipe where I supposed add the tangerine juice? in the # 7 you only mix the three milk.
      Thank for your excellent recipe

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        March 06, 2014 at 9:07 am

        5 stars
        5. When the cake is cooling, make the milk sauce, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, tangerine juice and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.

        Reply
    9. Sandra

      April 04, 2016 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      Hi!
      Could someone give me a hand about how to make: "tangerine zest "? I´m new in cooking and google is giving me a lot of different options.

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Jean

        February 24, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        5 stars
        On amazon- Microplane 38004- about 12.00$ Also available at BedBath&Beyond
        Cheap and truly versatile tool for grating fine citrus rind as well as ginger and garlic etc. I use this a whole lot!

        Reply
    10. mary

      April 15, 2020 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      Beautiful cake and looks delicious I love tres leches! cant wait to make it

      Reply

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