Red Velvet Tres Leches Cake
- Rosie
- Jul 7
- 1 min read
Rich, light, luxurious.... a red velvet sponge soaked in a creamy vanilla triple milk mixture. Covered in whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder it is the perfect combination of vanilla and cocoa flavour.
You won't need any eggs or any dairy, and the best part is it's are super simple to make!
Red Velvet Tres Leches Cake
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The perfect marriage of two classic desserts - red velvet sponge and tres leches cake
Simple ingredients and very little equipment needed - you literally only need a bowl and whisk to make the sponge!
Easy enough for all beginner bakers
Made without eggs or dairy it can be made vegan and adapted for allergies
Key Ingredients
Dairy free milk: We're going to need at least 3 different types for this cake - soya for the sponge plus dairy free evaporated milk. dairy free condensed milk and dairy free milk of choice for the milk soak.
Dairy free double cream: for the whipped cream topping
Concentrated red food colouring: used for the deep red colour
Dark fine cocoa powder: for the perfect balance of chocolate in the sponge and dusting on the top!
Storing tips
Tres leches cake is best enjoyed on the day of serving however leftovers can be kept in the fridge and then brought to room temperature before serving.
Recipe
