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John's enthusiasm is palpable as they add the creamy coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla, with Rick suggesting alternatives like dark rum for added flavor. Combining both wet and dry mixtures, they create a batter that is crucially not overmixed, ensuring a texture that will hold up well when soaked.
Baking the Cake
After pouring the batter into a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish, the cake is placed in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes. This is followed by preparing the syrup, the heart of the Tres Leches cake. Rick and John deliberate on the use of sweetened condensed milk, opting for coconut variants that promise a richer taste, reminiscing about the different brands available.