Tres leches cake is one of the most popular desserts in Latin America. This keto version of the classic sponge cake soaked in a delicious cream-based sauce and topped with whipped cream is even quicker and easier to make than the original! Perfect for special occasions.
December 13 2019 recipe and photo by Clara Gonzalez, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Dessert
Tres leches cake is one of the most popular desserts in Latin America. This keto version of the classic sponge cake soaked in a delicious cream-based sauce and topped with whipped cream is even quicker and easier to make than the original! Perfect for special occasions.
USMetric
8 servingservings
Ingredients
Cake
- 3 3 eggeggs
- 1 cup (4 oz.) 240 ml (110 g) almond flour
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ½ tsp cream of tartar or lemon juice
- ½ cup (32⁄3 oz.) 120 ml (110 g) erythritol
- unsalted butter to grease the baking dish
Sauce
- ½ cup 120 ml heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup 120 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 2½ tbsp 2½ tbsp powdered erythritol
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch 1 pinch salt
- ¼ tsp ¼ tsp xanthan gum
Cream
- ½ cup 120 ml heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp 1 tsp cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tsp 2 tsp powdered erythritol
To serve
- 1 tsp 1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Instructions
Instructions are for 8 servings. Please modify as needed.
Cake
In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients to the cake. Mix until well-combined.
Grease a 6" x 9" (16 x 21 cm) glass baking dish or a microwave-proof dish at least 2.5" (6.5 cm) deep.
Pour the batter into the dish, smoothing the top to make sure you have an even layer of mixture.
Microwave on medium-high (around 600 W) for 3.5 minutes (cook times will vary depending upon the microwave wattage; it could require more time!). Remove from the microwave. Check that the cake is cooked in the center. If necessary, return to the microwave for 20 seconds. Continue this process until the cake center is cooked. Allow to cool at room temperature and do not remove the cake from the dish.
Sauce
While the cake is cooking in the microwave, mix together the ingredients for the sauce and stir until the erythritol dissolves. Set aside.
Assembly
Once the cake has cooled to room temperature, use a fork to poke evenly spaced holes over the top of the cake. Pour the sauce over the entire surface of the cake. Refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight, allowing the cake to absorb the sauce.
Whipped Cream
Combine the ingredients for the whipped cream and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture forms peaks (around 2 minutes). Take care not to beat more than necessary or it will turn into butter!
Cover the cake with the whipped cream. Dust with ground cinnamon just before serving.
Tips
You can use the oven instead of the microwave if you prefer. In that case, preheat the oven to 350ºF (175°C). Bake the cake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center of the cake is cooked.
Why use the tiny amount of cream cheese in the whipped cream? It's because if you are not going to serve the dish straight away, the cream cheese helps to keep the whipped cream smooth and fluffy for longer.
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65 comments
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Reply to comment #50 by Alexandra
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 10 2021
Hi! I downloaded the app and for this recipe it’s saying that for the sauce you need 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream and for the cream 2 tbsp of heavy whipping cream, which it doesn’t make sense. Sorry, but I find the app have many faults in it.
I am looking at the Android app and it's the same as the recipe on the website. The sauce is poured over the cake before it refrigerates and then the whipped cream is added when you're ready to serve.
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Flavio
March 14 2021
Me and my wife just did it, exactly according to the instructions. It's MARVELOUS! Thank you!!
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Reply to comment #52 by Flavio
Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
March 14 2021
Me and my wife just did it, exactly according to the instructions. It's MARVELOUS! Thank you!!
Great! So glad it turned out well for you!
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Jacqueline
April 17 2021
Can I use monkfruit sweetner in this recipe,? Thank you.
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Reply to comment #54 by Jacqueline
Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
April 18 2021
Can I use monkfruit sweetner in this recipe,? Thank you.
Sure! Just keep i mind that the ratios may not be the same based on the level of sweetness.
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Reply to comment #7 by Ieva
Keto baker
May 19 2021
Hi! I think the xantham gum keeps the milk from fully absorbing. I omitting it next time
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Samantha
October 16 2021
Is there any way to make this a pistachio tres leches cake? Could you sub some of the coconut flour or almond flour for ground pistachios, or add the ground pistachios as well as the coconut/almond flour?
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Reply to comment #57 by Samantha
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
October 18 2021
Is there any way to make this a pistachio tres leches cake? Could you sub some of the coconut flour or almond flour for ground pistachios, or add the ground pistachios as well as the coconut/almond flour?
We have not tested this with pistachios. I am not sure if ground pistachios would act more like almond flour or like coconut flour when it comes to how absorbent it is.
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Ines
January 20 2022
Love it! I used cream of coconut for topping I run out of whip cream, my picky daughter love it
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Flavio
February 6 2022
I made 2 portions, in individual baking pans, for my birthday (btw it was delicious and a success), but only one was used. Anyone knows if I FREEZE the other one?
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Flavio
February 6 2022
If I can* freeze
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Reply to comment #60 by Flavio
Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
February 7 2022
I made 2 portions, in individual baking pans, for my birthday (btw it was delicious and a success), but only one was used. Anyone knows if I FREEZE the other one?
Hi, Flavio! Sure, you should be able to freeze the leftovers just fine!
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Aaron Ingold
March 7 2022
What have I done wrong if the center of the cake is suck coming out if the oven??
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Reply to comment #63 by Aaron Ingold
Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
March 7 2022
What have I done wrong if the center of the cake is suck coming out if the oven??
Hi, Aaron! Perhaps the dish was not greased well, or it's possible the cake wasn't cooked enough in the center?
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Carla
February 18 2023
It says 1 cup almond flour. Then next to it is says 4oz. But 1 cup is 8 oz. Suggestions?
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Reply to comment #65 by Carla
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 20 2023
It says 1 cup almond flour. Then next to it is says 4oz. But 1 cup is 8 oz. Suggestions?
4oz is a measurement of weight, not volume. 1 cup or 8 fluid ounces would be a measurement of volume.
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