Vegan Tres Leches Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and coconut yogurt.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (if using) until smooth.
2. Once the cake has completely cooled, poke holes all over the cake using a fork or skewer to allow the milk mixture to soak in.

3. Soak the Cake:

1. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cooled cake, making sure it soaks evenly into the holes.
2. Let the cake sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until it absorbs the liquid and becomes moist and spongy.

4. Prepare the Vegan Whipped Cream:

1. Open the chilled coconut milk can and scoop out the solidified coconut cream into a mixing bowl, leaving the liquid behind.
2. Beat the coconut cream with an electric mixer on high speed for 3-4 minutes until it becomes fluffy.
3. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat for an additional minute until smooth and whipped.

5. Assemble the Cake:

1. Once the cake has absorbed all the liquid, spread a generous layer of the vegan whipped cream on top.
2. Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves if desired for a refreshing touch.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

• Slice the Vegan Tres Leches Cake and enjoy its rich, creamy texture with the perfect balance of sweetness!

This cake is perfect for any celebration or just as a special treat, and it’s a great way to enjoy the flavors of tres leches in a plant-based version. Would you like to add any other flavors or toppings, like toasted coconut or citrus zest?