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I just wanted to post this recipe that I modified for a low carb pastel de tres leches. I have lived in Mexico the past 3 years and this is one of my most favorite treats here. It's really simple and delicious!

Ingredients:

CAKE
6 large egg whites
Splenda or sweetener to equal 1/2 cup sugar
6 large egg yolks
1 cup almond flour

CREAM

2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup brandy or...
1/4 cup Davinci's flavor of your choice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

TOPPING
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 packets splenda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cocoa or shaved chocolate (optional)
chopped pecans (optional)

I also added cinnamon into the cream and used Davinci's caramel syrup in place of the brandy.

I also sprinkled cocoa powder on top to add some chocolate flavor. Also, some chopped pecans are DELCIOUS sprinkled on the whipped cream and I prefer it that way.

FOR CAKE:
PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease and flour 9-inch springform pan.

BEAT egg whites and sweetener in large mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Combine egg yolks and remaining sweetener in medium bowl; beat until light yellow in color. Fold egg white mixture and almond flour alternately into egg yolk mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

BAKE for 15 to 20 minutes or until just golden and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack.

FOR CREAM:
COMBINE cream, brandy or Davinci's syrup and vanilla extract in medium bowl; stir well. Prick top of cake thoroughly with wooden pick. Pour 2 cups cream over cake. Spoon excess cream from side of pan over top of cake. Let stand for 30 minutes or until cake absorbs cream. Remove side of pan.

FOR TOPPING:
BEAT cream, splenda or sweetener and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle cocoa powder or shaved chocolate and chopped pecans on top if you want. Serve immediately.

TIPS:

You must prick the cake while it is hot and make sure you do it well. The cream will not absorb into the cake if you don't and it will be hard.

This cake is so easy and impressive. No one ever knows it's low carb! It reminds me a lot of Tiramisu, another favorite of mine.

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