Un pastel esponjoso, empapado en una mezcla de tres leches con sabor a café y cocoa, cubierto con un merengue suizo de mantequilla ligero y cremoso. ¥Perfecto para cualquier celebración o simplemente para consentirte!
Ingredientes:
Mezcla de Café:
- â œ taza de cafĂ© soluble (elige el de tu preferencia).
- đ§ ÂŒ de taza de agua tibia.
Instrucciones: Disuelve el café soluble en el agua tibia. Reserva.
Pan Esponja Moka:
- đ„ 9 huevos grandes (a temperatura ambiente).
- đŹ 290 gramos de azĂșcar refinada (1 œ tazas).
- đ 270 gramos de harina de trigo todo uso (2 tazas).
- đ« 20 gramos de cocoa en polvo (3 cucharadas).
- ⚠1 Œ cucharadita de polvo para hornear.
- â 1 cucharada de la mezcla de cafĂ© reservada.
Molde: Usa un molde de 24 cm previamente forrado con papel para horno.
Mezcla Tres Leches:
- đ„ 1 lata de leche condensada (387 gramos).
- đ„ 1 lata de leche evaporada (340 ml).
- đ„ 1 lata de media crema (225 gramos) o crema de leche sin endulzar.
- đ„ 1 taza de leche regular.
- đ« 20 gramos de cocoa en polvo (3 cucharadas).
- â 1 cucharada de mezcla de cafĂ© (ajusta al gusto).
- đ· 1 cucharada (o mĂĄs) de licor (ron, brandy, etc., opcional).
Merengue Suizo de Mantequilla:
- đ„ 150 gramos de claras de huevo.
- đŹ 300 gramos de azĂșcar refinada.
- đ§ 450 gramos de mantequilla sin sal (un poco frĂa, sacar del refrigerador 10-12 minutos antes de usar).
- â 1 œ cucharadas de mezcla de cafĂ©.

Instrucciones:
1. Preparar el Pan Esponja Moka:
- Precalienta el horno a 180°C (350°F) . Forra un molde de 24 cm con papel para horno.
- En un tazĂłn grande, bate los huevos a velocidad media-alta hasta que esponjen y dupliquen su volumen (4-5 minutos).
- Sin dejar de batir, agrega el azĂșcar refinada en forma de lluvia y continĂșa batiendo por 7 minutos mĂĄs. La mezcla debe volverse mĂĄs clara y esponjosa (“punto de cinta”).
- Añade 1 cucharada de la mezcla de café y bate durante 1 minuto mås.
- En un tazĂłn aparte, tamiza la harina , la cocoa y el polvo para hornear . Incorpora esta mezcla a la de huevos en tres partes, usando movimientos envolventes para no perder aire.
- Vierte la masa en el molde y hornea por 50-60 minutos , o hasta que al insertar un palillo, este salga limpio.
- Deja enfriar durante 5 minutos antes de desmoldar.
2. Preparar la Mezcla Tres Leches:
- Disuelve la cocoa en polvo en la taza de leche regular . Revuelve bien.
- Agrega la leche condensada , leche evaporada , media crema , mezcla de cafĂ© y licor (opcional). Mezcla hasta integrar. Ajusta el dulzor segĂșn tu gusto.
- Corta el pan esponja por la mitad horizontalmente. Coloca una mitad en un molde y vierte parte de la mezcla tres leches sobre ella, asegurĂĄndote de que quede bien empapada. Repite con la otra mitad.
3. Preparar el Merengue Suizo de Mantequilla:
- En un tazĂłn resistente al calor, mezcla las claras de huevo y el azĂșcar refinada . Coloca el tazĂłn sobre una cacerola con agua caliente (baño marĂa) y bate constantemente hasta que el azĂșcar se disuelva por completo (3-4 minutos).
- Retira del fuego y bate a alta velocidad hasta que el merengue estĂ© frĂo y forme picos firmes (10 minutos aproximadamente).
- AsegĂșrate de que el merengue estĂ© completamente frĂo antes de añadir la mantequilla . Si no estĂĄ frĂo, refrigera por unos minutos.
- Una vez frĂo, añade la mantequilla poco a poco mientras bates. ContinĂșa batiendo hasta obtener una crema suave y sedosa.
- Incorpora 1 œ cucharadas de mezcla de cafĂ© y bate por 1 minuto mĂĄs.
4. Ensamblaje del Pastel:
- Coloca la primera capa de pastel ya humedecida con la mezcla tres leches en una base o plato para servir.
- Cubre con una capa de merengue suizo de mantequilla.
- Coloca la segunda capa de pastel encima y cubre todo el pastel con el resto del merengue.
- Decora como prefieras: usa mangas pasteleras, virutas de chocolate, palitos de chocolate, o polvo de cocoa.
Notas Importantes:
- Merengue suizo: AsegĂșrate de que el merengue estĂ© completamente frĂo antes de añadir la mantequilla, o se cortarĂĄ.
- Mantequilla: No debe estar extremadamente frĂa ni derretida; busca una textura firme pero maleable.
- Limpieza: El tazĂłn y las varillas deben estar completamente limpios y secos antes de batir el merengue.
Tiempo Total:
- PreparaciĂłn: 1 hora 30 minutos.
- CocciĂłn: 50-60 minutos.
- Enfriado y ensamblaje: 1 hora.
- Total: ~3 horas.
Porciones: 12-15 porciones.
“Este Pastel Tres Leches Moka es un viaje de sabores que combina lo mejor del cafĂ©, el chocolate y la tradiciĂłn. ÂĄDisfrĂștalo con quienes mĂĄs quieres!” â€ïžâđ«
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