Trileçe

Disclaimer: this is my take on a trileçe.

Serves: 8-10
Time: 1 hour + chilling

Ingredients

For the Sponge:

• 4 eggs

• ½ cup (100g) sugar

• ⅔ cup (100g) plain flour

For the Milk Mixture:

• 350ml milk

• 250ml cream

• 100g sweetened condensed milk

• 1 tsp vanilla (optional)

For the Caramel (Optional):

• 125g sugar

• ¼ cup boiling water

• 1 tbsp cornflour, dissolved in a little water

• Extra sweetened condensed milk, for decoration (optional)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C. Grease and line a cake pan or oven tray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar for 3-5 minutes until thick, pale, and fluffy.

3. Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared tin.

4. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until light golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool fully.

5. Make the milk mixture: In a bowl, combine the milk, cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla (if using). Mix well.

6. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cooled sponge. Let it soak in.

7. Make the caramel (optional): Melt the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until golden. Carefully add the boiling water and whisk until dissolved. Add the dissolved cornflour and cook until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow to cool slightly.

8. Pour the caramel over the soaked cake. If desired, drizzle with extra sweetened condensed milk for decoration. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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