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A moist and tender Latin American dessert
Technical
Tres leches cake involves the reaction of baking powder and baking soda with acidic buttermilk to produce carbon dioxide gas, causing the cake to rise. The tres leches mixture is a key component of the cake's texture and flavor, consisting of evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
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Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction and starch gelatinization
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Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Late harvest Riesling - similarly sweet with honeyed notes
Coffee Analogy
Dulce de leche latte - creamy milk sweetness with caramel undertones
Perfume Analogy
Gourmand fragrances with vanilla and caramel accords
Civilization
Latin American
Era
20th century
Region
Central and South America
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