Find a delicious vegan-friendly Thai coconut lime tres leches cake recipe, perfect for a summer brunch or a tropical-themed party
🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total) Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 45 mins
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Thai
Allergens
Tree nuts (almond)
Ingredients
1 cup all
purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup almond milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tsp pandan extract 3 kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped 1 can (14 oz) full
fat coconut milk, divided 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine coconut milk, almond milk, sugar, vegetable oil, pandan extract, and kaffir lime leaves. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients until just combined. Pour the batter into an 8 inch round cake pan and bake for 25 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Chef’s Insight
Use fresh coconut milk for a more authentic flavor, but canned coconut milk works well too
Notes
Use high-quality coconut milk for the best results