Enjoy This Decadent Chai Tres Leches Cake

A Cross-Cultural Love Story of Flavors

If tres leches cake and masala chai had a cross-cultural love story, it would taste just like this. This fusion dessert marries the rich, milky decadence of tres leches (a Latin classic) with the cozy, aromatic spice of CHAI.COM’s Heirloom Chai. Tres leches itself has roots across Latin America, bringing sweetness and warmth to celebrations. And the spices in chai—cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger—are close cousins to the spices used in many Latin dishes, making this combination an irresistible match.

Flavors and Histories That Span Continents

Both tres leches and chai have stories of flavor and history that span continents. Tres leches cake became famous in Mexico and throughout Latin America as a milk-soaked sponge that tastes like a cloud of sweetness with each bite. Similarly, **chai’s journey** began in India, where the blend of spices and tea created a drink rich in flavor and tradition. Why not bring them together in a dessert that tells a delicious story?

The Perfect Fusion Dessert

This recipe takes tres leches to the next level by soaking the cake with a creamy chai-infused milk mixture. The result? A dessert that’s equal parts comfort and sophistication, combining the flavors of masala chai into a perfectly spiced tres leches.

Get Ready to Indulge

Enjoy CHAI.COM's Chai Tres Leches Cake Recipe courtesy of @hangryviolet.

Ingredients

Cake Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar + 1.5 tbsp (divided in two bowls)
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 scoops Heirloom Chai from CHAI.COM

Milk Mixture:

  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 4 scoops Heirloom Chai from CHAI.COM

Whipped Cream Topping:

  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 3 scoops Heirloom Chai from CHAI.COM
  • 2.5-3 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Separate the 5 egg yolks from the whites. Place the yolks in a mixer with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and whisk until pale yellow. Add vanilla, 2 scoops of Heirloom Chai, and 1/3 cup milk.
  4. In a clean mixer, beat the egg whites on high until stiff peaks form. Slowly add 1.5 tbsp sugar.
  5. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the egg yolk mixture to create a fluffy batter.
  6. Pour batter into an ungreased 9-inch square pan and bake for 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  7. Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, 1/3 cup whole milk, and 4 scoops Heirloom Chai. Mix well.
  8. Poke holes in the cake with a fork and pour milk mixture evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  9. Whip heavy cream, 3 scoops Heirloom Chai, and powdered sugar on high until stiff peaks form.
  10. Spread whipped cream over the soaked cake. Optionally garnish with powdered sugar and berries.

Watch the Tres Leches Chai Recipe Video

Conclusion

Elevate your celebrations with Chai Tres Leches Cake using Heirloom Chai. This fusion dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply sharing a cozy moment with loved ones. Try this recipe today and make it a centerpiece of your family traditions!

 

ENJOY!

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