Moist Mango and Coconut Tres Leches Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

A tropical twist on the classic tres leches cake, soaked with coconut milk and topped with fresh mango slices for a luscious dessert. This Latin American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 large, separated eggs
• 1 cup, divided granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup fresh mango, peeled and sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 5 large egg yolks with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
3. Step 3: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture until just combined.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat 5 large egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Step 5: Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter by thirds, keeping as much air as possible.
6. Step 6: Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Step 7: While cake bakes, whisk together 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 can evaporated milk, and 1 cup coconut milk.
8. Step 8: Once cake is cooled slightly, poke holes all over the surface using a fork and slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to absorb.
9. Step 9: In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then spread evenly over the soaked cake.
10. Step 10: Top with 1 cup fresh mango slices and chill for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.