Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Vegan Pistachio Tres Leches (3 Milk Cake), a delightful twist on a classic dessert that will amaze your taste buds. This light and moist sponge cake is soaked in a rich, dairy-free triple milk mixture, combining creamy coconut and almond flavors. Topped with fluffy pistachio whipped cream and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios, this cake is perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in. It’s easy to prepare, making it suitable for bakers of all levels. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself, this vegan dessert offers a luscious experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g aquafaba
- 175 g granulated sugar
- 75 g raw shelled pistachios
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 300 ml soy milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 100 ml olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons pistachio butter
- 150 g sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 240 ml evaporated coconut milk
- 240 ml almond milk
- 400 ml coconut whipping cream (chilled overnight)
- 2 tablespoons pistachio butter
- 30 g pistachios (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) for fan-forced or 180°C (356°F) conventional.
- Whisk aquafaba until stiff peaks form.
- Blend pistachios and sugar until finely ground; sift into a bowl with flour and baking powder.
- Mix wet ingredients; combine with dry ingredients gently.
- Fold in aquafaba carefully.
- Pour batter into greased baking dish and bake for 35–45 minutes until done.
- Cool cake completely; poke holes in the top and soak with a mixture of three plant-based milks.
- Refrigerate overnight; top with whipped coconut cream and chopped pistachios before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg