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Trilece

A light, airy sponge cake drenched in a trio of rich milks and topped with smooth golden caramel sauce.

45 minMediumServes 8380 cal/serving

AlbanianDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup caramel sauce, warmed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whip 6 separated large eggs yolks with 1 cup granulated sugar until pale and thick, then fold in whisked egg whites.

  2. 2

    Gently fold in 1.5 cups sifted all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour batter into a greased baking pan and bake at 350F for 25 minutes until golden.

  4. 4

    Whisk 2 cups heavy cream, 2 cups whole milk, and 1 cup evaporated milk together in a large pitcher.

  5. 5

    Poke holes across the cooled sponge cake and pour the milk mixture over top until fully soaked.

  6. 6

    Spread 1 cup warmed caramel sauce evenly across the top layer and chill before serving.

Questions

Can I make Trilece dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups heavy cream, 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup evaporated milk. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Trilece gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Trilece keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Trilece?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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