This Healthy Three Milk Cake (Torta Tres Leches) offers a delightful and nutritious twist on a traditional favorite, incorporating the wholesome goodness of oat flour and a trio of milk alternatives. Topped with sugar-free dulce de leche and raspberries, this cake provides a perfect balance of moistness, sweetness, and tart berry flavors, making it a guilt-free indulgence for any occasion.
Why You'll Love This:
If you're a fan of classic desserts but need to watch your sugar intake, this cake is for you. It maintains the luxurious, soaked texture that tres leches is famous for, while cutting down on calories and sugar. The combination of almond, coconut, and skim milk soaks into the sponge, creating a rich yet light texture that's hard to resist.
Perfect Occasion:
This cake is perfect for celebrations, family gatherings, or as a special weekend treat. It's especially suitable for serving at health-conscious gatherings where guests might appreciate a dessert that is indulgent yet mindful of dietary preferences.
Decoration Tips:
For a beautiful presentation, top the cake with a light spread of Greek yogurt and a scattering of fresh raspberries. The yogurt adds a creamy texture without the heaviness of traditional whipped cream, and the raspberries provide a pop of color and freshness. For a festive touch, sprinkle some shaved dark chocolate or a light dusting of powdered sweetener over the top.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- For the sponge:
- 150 grams oat flour
- 70 grams allulose powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- For the milk soak:
- 100 ml almond milk
- 100 ml coconut milk
- 100 ml skim milk
- Sugar-free dulce de leche
- Frozen raspberries
Instructions:
- Prepare the Sponge:
- Beat eggs with allulose and vanilla extract until they double in volume.
- Gradually fold in oat flour and baking powder, ensuring not to deflate the mixture.
- Pour into a greased mold and bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 40 minutes.
- Milk Soak:
- While the sponge is baking, mix together the almond milk, coconut milk, and skim milk.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once baked, let the sponge cool slightly, then slice horizontally into two layers.
- Poke holes in each layer using a toothpick or fork. Soak each layer with the milk mixture.
- Optionally, fill between the layers with sugar-free dulce de leche and raspberries.
- Reassemble the layers and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the cake to fully soak and set.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Before serving, decorate the top of the cake with Greek yogurt and additional raspberries.
Enjoy this delectable and healthy version of a traditional Three Milk Cake, where every bite is as satisfying as it is health-conscious!