Can I make Keto Tres Leches Cake ahead of time?

Yes, this cake is actually better when made ahead. Letting it sit overnight in the fridge gives the milk mixture time to soak into the sponge. It’s perfect for prepping a day before parties or dinner. Just add the whipped topping right before serving.

What types of milk are used in a traditional Tres Leches Cake, and how do they change in the keto version?

Traditional recipes use whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. For the keto version, you swap those with heavy cream, unsweetened almond milk, and sugar-free condensed milk to keep it low in carbs while keeping that creamy, soaked texture.

What’s the best way to store leftover keto tres teches cake?

Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. It stays good for up to 4 days and tastes even better after it chills. This makes it a great addition to your keto dessert meal prep or Dinner Then Dessert routine.

Keto Tres Leches Cake: Spot Between Tradition and Low-Carb

Keto Tres Leches Cake Recipe

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This Keto Tres Leches Cake is a low-carb twist on the classic Mexican dessert. It’s soft, rich, soaked in a sugar-free milk mixture, and topped with whipped cream. Perfect for anyone following a keto diet who misses traditional sweet treats like authentic Mexican desserts and cakes.

Author: Jane Summerfield
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 9 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired, Keto, Low-Carb

Ingredients

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Cake:

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
1 tsp baking powder
6 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

Milk Mixture:

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup sugar-free condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

1 cup sugar-free whipped cream
Optional: cinnamon for dusting

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, and baking powder.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla.
Combine dry and wet ingredients to make a batter. Pour into the pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
Poke holes all over the cake using a fork.
Mix the three types of milk and vanilla in a bowl.
Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake. Let it soak at least 3 hours or overnight in the fridge.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon before serving.

Notes

You can use store-bought or homemade sugar-free condensed milk.
Add a scoop of unflavored protein powder for a Protein Tres Leches Cake.
Best served cold; improves in taste after a day in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 260 Sugar: 1g Sodium: 90mg Fat: 23g Saturated Fat: 11g Unsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 2g Protein: 6g Cholesterol: 105mg

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-tres-leches-cake/