Fourth of July Coconut Tres Leches Cake ✨
For the Cake:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup granulated sugar (divided: ¾ cup + ¼ cup)
• ⅓ cup whole milk
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Coconut Tres Leches Soak:
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
• 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Whipped Topping:
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
• ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes (toast half for flavor + texture)
• Fresh blueberries
• Sliced strawberries
• Raspberries
Instructions
1. Make the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale and thick. Stir in milk and vanilla. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then slowly add the remaining ¼ cup sugar and ...
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