Tres Leche & Lavender Pound Cake

Name: Tres Leches and Lavender Pound Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups salted butter; 2 ½ cups granulated sugar divided; ½ cup late season maple sugar; 6 large eggs; 4 tsp Lavender vanilla bourbon extract divided; 4 ½ cups all purpose flour; ½ tsp salt; 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk; ½ cup whole milk; ¼ water; 1/8 cup lavender buds; 1 cup heavy cream; confectioners sugar to finish

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By Vickie BennettAug 17, 20240 comments

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Welcome to a delightful fusion of flavors: the Tres Leche & Lavender Pound Cake recipe! If you love desserts that are both rich and armomatic, this cake is about to become your new favorite treat.

**Why You Should Try This Cake:** Now, imagine bringing together the beloved richness of Tres Leche with the delightful floral notes of lavender! This recipe takes the traditional Tres Leche cake to a whole new level. The lavender adds a hint of elegance and a unique twist that will surprise and delight your taste buds. Not only does it impart a beautiful aroma, but lavender also has calming properties that make this cake a treat for both the palate and the senses.

Whether you’re hosting a garden party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this Tres Leche and Lavender Pound Cake is sure to impress. It’s perfect with a cup of tea or as a show-stopping dessert at your next dinner gathering. With each slice of Tres Leche and Lavender Pound Cake, you’ll experience the harmonious blend of sweetness and floral essence that’s simply unforgettable. So grab your mixing bowl and prepare to enjoy a slice of heaven! Happy baking!

Tres Leches and Lavender Pound Cake

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Servings

Prep Time

45 minutes

Cook Time

90 minutes

Calories

410

Tres Leche, or "three milks" in Spanish, is a classic Latin American dessert that brings indulgence to new heights. This scrumptious cake is soaked in a mixture of three different types of milk: whole milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. The result is a moist, decadent treat that melts in your mouth with every bite. Traditionally light and airy, Tres Leche cake embodies the spirit of celebration and is often served at birthdays, weddings, and festive gatherings.

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Ingredients

2 cups salted butter
2 ½ cups granulated sugar divided
½ cup late season maple sugar
6 large eggs
4 tsp Lavender vanilla bourbon extract divided
4 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ tsp salt
14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
½ cup whole milk
¼ water
1/8 cup lavender buds
1 cup heavy cream
confectioners sugar to finish

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Directions

Pre-heat oven to 300 degree
In a stand mixer with paddle attachment mix butter and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar and ½ cup late maple sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time until each is fully incorporated, and then add 2 tsp vanilla bourbon extract, scraping down sides of bowl frequently .
In a separate mixing bowl add flour and salt and whisk together well. In another bowl whisk together can of condensed milk and ½ cup of whole milk with 2 tsp of Lavender vanilla bourbon extract.
Add flour and milk mixture to the creamed butter and sugar alternating back and forth from flour to milk just until fully incorporated.
Pour batter into a greased bundt pan for 1.5 hours or until wooden pick comes out clean.
While cake is baking, bring to a boil ¼ cup of water and 1 cup of sugar with 1/8 cup of lavender buds. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 tsp of lavender vanilla bourbon extract. Cool completely. Strain out lavender buds.
While cake is still in the pan and is still warm to the touch, poke several holes in the the top. Pour half of the sugar and cream mixture onto the top. Cool. Flip cake onto a wire rack and repeat the process with the remainder of sugar and cream. Before serving. Dust with confectioners sugar.

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Enjoy as is, or do what my grandpa use to do, and add a little more fresh milk over the top right before digging in. Delicious!

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