Description
This Indian-inspired dessert is a twist on the classic tres leches cake, featuring almond milk and aromatic cardamom for a unique and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground almond powder
- 1 tsp almond liquor or extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup (225 g) butter, at room temperature
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) slivered almonds
- 3 cups (720 ml) almond milk
- 1 tsp ground cardamom, divided
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar (for the soak)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sift the flour, almond powder, baking powder, and salt together twice and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the almond liquor or extract and half of the ground cardamom, reserving the rest for the soak.
- Gradually fold in the sifted dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, combine the almond milk, the remaining cardamom, and the 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar for the soak in a saucepan and heat over low heat until it comes to a gentle simmer.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
- Poke holes all over the cake with a skewer or fork, then slowly pour the warm almond milk soak over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the cake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top.
Notes
- For a stronger almond flavor, use almond extract instead of liquor.
- The cake is best served chilled, so plan to refrigerate it for a few hours before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute cow’s milk for almond milk if desired, but it will alter the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 19
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 95