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Instant Pot Peaches and Cream Coconut Tres Leches Cake

July 15, 2021

Last modified on July 16th, 2021

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Milk soaked cake topped with sweet cream and peaches . . . chocolate ain't got nothin' on this.  This Instant Pot Peaches and Cream Coconut Tres Leches is climbing the stairway to heavenly status for sure!  Cake in the Instant Pot for the win!


tres leches cake with peaches and cream in a bowl

Every now and again I really surprise myself.  I say that in the most humble way possible, but seriously this cake is just . . . whoa!  Like my husband and three kids all took a bite and simultaneously said, “Whoa.”

I developed a Cinnamon Tres Leches Cake for my cookbook, Instantly Sweet and my family adored that recipe as well.  Now with the addition of peaches, coconut milk, and toasted coconut, it somehow reached a whole new level of “whoa – ness”.

Tres Leches translates to “three milks” and typically includes heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk.  This Coconut Tres Leches version is lighter, but still just as creamy and luscious as any tres leches cake I've ever tasted.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE PEACHES AND CREAM COCONUT TRES LECHES CAKE

  • PERFECT MATCH:  Cuz Peaches and Cream + Tres Leches Cake make a beautiful baby.
  • THE TEXTURE!:  Chilled vanilla cake soaked in sweet coconut cream is out of this world.
  • MAKE AHEAD:  You can make it ahead of time which means zero stress entertaining.

tres leches cake with peaches and cream in a bowl

HOW TO MAKE THIS, CAKE MIX FREE, TRES LECHES CAKE

  1. Whisk up your egg yolk mixture til' its sunshiny yellow
  2. Beat those egg whites til' stiff peaks form
  3. Gently fold the batters together
  4. Pour into a pan; make your tinfoil sling
  5. Transfer to the pressure cooker, cook it up
  6. Mix up Coconut Tres Leches Sauce
  7. Poke a bazillion holes into the cake
  8. Pour sauce over the cake
  9. Let it soak up the creamy sweet goodness!  Refrigerate until you're ready to serve

SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR DETAILED COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

step by step collage of peaches and cream tres leches cake

 

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST TRES LECHES CAKE EVER!

  • GO FOR PRESSURE:  Make it in the pressure cooker.  I know some will question this, but there's something about the spongy, moist texture that cakes get in the Instant Pot that really make them perfect for soaking up that yummy tres leches sauce.
  • MAKE AHEAD TRICKS:  This can be made a day or 2 in advance if needed.  Cover the poked cake and place in the fridge.  Mix up the milk sauce in a jar and store it in the fridge as well.  About 3 hours before you serve it, pour the milk over the cake and chill until ready to serve.
  • LITE COCONUT MILK:  Use lite coconut milk.  While full-fat coconut milk is more creamy, it also solidifies more when chilled.  Trust me, lite or the carton version is the way to go.

tres leches cake with peaches and cream and sweet milk drizzle

Prime peach season is so short!  Make this recipe asap and let those happy tears flow as you enjoy a bowl of this dreamy dessert.  I have no hesitation in proclaiming this dessert recipe to be the best one on my blog.  Seriously, it's that good.

Enjoy!

tres leches cake with peaches and cream in a white bowl

VARIATIONS

  • Swap the peaches for berries, cherries, bananas, mangos . . . or I'm thinking a combination of all those would be stunning!
  • Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to your milk mixture for a chocolate spin
  • Swap a can of dulce de leche for the sweetened condensed milk – that could be incredible!

MORE PEACH RECIPES YOU WILL LOVE

  • Breakfast Peach Cobbler
  • Coconut Lime Fish Tacos with THE BEST EVER Peach, Corn, and Tomato Salsa
  • Gluten Free Peach Melba Breakfast Cake
  • Peach Compote – no sugar added!
  • Peach and Cream Steel Cut Oats
  • Chipotle Peach BBQ Ribs – you'll be the king or queen of the backyard barbecue for sure

TOOL/INGREDIENTS USED TO MAKE INSTANT POT PEACHES AND CREAM COCONUT TRES LECHES CAKE

  • Instant Pot
  • 7 inch cake pan
  • Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk
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Instant Pot Peaches and Cream Coconut Tres Leches Cake

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Coconut Tres Leches soaked cake topped with sweet, juicy peaches and a dollop of whipped cream.  Heaven in every bite!

  • Author: Marci
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 5 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Coconut Tres Leches Sauce

  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 13 oz can lite coconut milk
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)

For the Vanilla Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For Serving

  • sliced or chopped fresh peaches, extra Coconut Tres Leches Sauce, toasted coconut

Instructions

  1. Spray a 7 inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the egg yolks and ¾ cup sugar and beat on medium-high speed until pale yellow and doubled in volume, 3-4 minutes.  Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add ⅓ cup milk, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt and beat on low speed just until combined.
  3. In a second mixing bowl add the egg whites and beat with an electric hand mixer at medium-high speed until soft peaks form.  Sprinkle in remaining ¼ cup sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Add egg whites to the cake batter and gently stir until combined.  Carefully spoon the batter into the cake pan and smooth the top.
  5. Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pressure cooker pot and place a trivet inside. Put the cake pan on the trivet. (Use a foil sling to help make removing the cake pan easier.)
  6. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position.  Cook at high pressure for 55 minutes.
  7. When pressure cooking is complete, use a natural release for 15 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
  8. Carefully remove the cake pan to a wire rack to cool a bit.  
  9. While the cake cools prepare the Coconut Tres Leches Mixture. In a medium bowl, pour the sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, half and half, and coconut extract and whisk well to combine.
  10. Using a fork, skewer, or the handle of a thin wooden spoon, poke several holes all over the top of the cake.  Pour about two thirds of the coconut tres leches mixture over the cake allowing it to soak in with each drizzle. Reserve about a third of the mixture for serving.  Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until milk is soaked in and the cake is chilled.
  11. Prepare Vanilla Whipped Cream by adding heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to a medium bowl.  Use an electric hand mixer to beat until thick. Store covered in refrigerator until ready to use.
  12. Serve cold with a dollop of whipped cream, a spoonful of chopped peaches, a sprinkle of coconut, and a splash of extra coconut tres leches sauce.
  13. Best eaten the same day.  Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Coconut Tres Leches Sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.
  • Cake can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.  About 3 hours before serving, pour the tres leches mixture over top.
  • Serve with any seasonal fruit: berries, bananas, mangos, etc.

Keywords: Instant pot cake, tres leches cake, peach desserts

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  1. Felix says

    December 25, 2022

    I increased the cheese amount but it was not a risk since my family is always like “not enough cheese” haha. Amazing recipe, thank you so much for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Nelly says

    September 15, 2022

    This cake looks so delicious! I want to eat the whole thing!

    Reply
  3. Christine says

    August 29, 2022

    Thanks for sharing, this looks like a fun dish to do!

    Reply
  4. Ching says

    May 16, 2022

    This cake looks so great 🙂 I would like to try it next time~!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Jennie says

    March 31, 2022

    What a lovely cake! I’m going to try this recipe and make myself a delicious dessert for afternoon tea, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Richard says

    January 17, 2021

    I made this receipt for my first ever instant pot dessert and It didn’t come out like a sponge. The center of the cake was very solid. I tried to fold the egg whites into the batter hope I didn’t fold it too much. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Marci says

      January 19, 2021

      Richard, Cake batters can be a tad finicky, but I’ve never had that issue with this one. Hmmm…what size of pot did you use? Was it a 6 or 8 quart?

      Reply
  7. Renee says

    August 1, 2020

    Any suggestions for what I could use in place of the coconut milk (allergy)? Reg milk? Heavy cream? I’ve been buying peaches from the farmers market by the bagful and can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Marci says

      August 1, 2020

      Renee, I’m jealous, peaches aren’t quite in their prime where I live yet. Almond milk or regular will work, but heavy cream would make it for silky. Let me know what you try!

      Reply
      • Joanne says

        August 20, 2021

        Could you use this recipe just in a regular oven?

      • Marci says

        August 23, 2021

        Joanne, Yes, I think that would actually work fine. However, I’ve never tried it. I would start with 350°F and check after 25 minutes. Let me know if you try it!

  8. juanita says

    July 26, 2020

    muchas gracias por compartir tus dones, no se ingles pero uso el traductor. tengo una duda, cuando colocas el molde con la masa dentro de la olla, no se cubre el molde?
    Thank you very much for sharing your gifts, I don’t know English but I use the translator. I have a question, when you put the mold with the dough in the pot, the mold is not covered?

    Reply
    • Marci says

      July 27, 2020

      Juanita, There is no need to cover the pan on this one. It works great without the cover!

      Reply
  9. seema says

    March 30, 2020

    This recipe looks amazing- I have a fat didio 6X3 cake pan- can I use that instead of the 7X2- wondering if it will change the cooking time? Any idea?

    Reply
    • Marci says

      March 30, 2020

      Seema, that should work, I would add an extra 5 minutes of cook time just in case. You’ll love this one!

      Reply
  10. Becky Lucas says

    September 6, 2018

    I’m new to the pan in a pan idea. What size pan? How tall? Does any kind work? Recipe looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Marci says

      September 6, 2018

      Becky, I link to the one I used in the post, but any heat safe pan that fits will work. You just need a little space around the edges for steam to rise. The cake is to die for!

      Reply
  11. Tawna says

    August 22, 2018

    At what point do you remove the cake from the pan to a serving plate? I’m assuming it’s before you poke the holes to add the sauce. Also, would a push bottom pan work for this?

    This looks so good, and I’m anxious to try it out!!

    Reply
    • Marci says

      August 22, 2018

      Tawna, Oh my goodness it is so good! You will love it. I actually leave the cake in the 7 inch cake pan that I cooked it in. I think a tres leches cake might be a little tricky to serve on a pretty plate because it’s soaked in milk. If your push bottom pan seals around the sides, it will work. I have 2 push pans and one of them would just leak all over the place if I poured milk into it. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
      • Corrie says

        August 23, 2018

        Do you need to cover the cake while it is cooking? I have a LOT of peaches right now and this will be a GREAT way to enjoy them! Looking forward to trying this recipe!

      • Marci says

        August 23, 2018

        Corrie, Nope! I don’t cover it. I really can’t think of a better use for your peaches 🙂

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