Banana Tres Leches

==Ingredients==
* 3 egg whites and 5 whole eggs, at room temperature
* 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
* ⅛ teaspoon + ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
* ¾ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
* 1 cup cake flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* pinch of salt
* butter for greasing pan
* 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
* 6 ounces evaporated milk
* ¾ cup heavy cream
* ⅓ cup banana liqueur
* ½ cup heavy whipping cream
* 2 to 3 bananas, peeled and sliced
* 1 cup stewed prunes
==Directions==
# Preheat oven to 250°F.
=== Meringue ===
# Beat 3 egg whites until almost stiff.
# Sprinkle in ⅓ cup granulated sugar and ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
# Add confectioners' sugar and blend quickly and thoroughly by hand using a rubber spatula.
# Transfer meringue onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
# Spread over parchment to a depth of about 1 to 1½ inches.
# Place in oven for about 1 hour or until meringue is dry.
# Break meringue into 1 inch chunks and set aside.
=== Cake ===
# Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; set aside.
# In a large bowl, mix eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on high speed.
# Add ¼ cup water an continue beating until mixture is fluffy and pale yellow.
# Stir in flour mixture and blend by hand thoroughly and quickly.
# Pour mixture into a lightly greased 12 inch by 9 inch cake pan and tap firmly once or twice on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
# Immediately place pan in oven.
# Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
# Remove cake and let cool.
# Meanwhile, whisk together the condensed milk, evaporated milk, ¾ cup heavy cream and liqueur.
# Using a toothpick, poke holes in cake and pour the milk mixture over the top.
# Refrigerate.
# In a well chilled bowl, using chilled beaters, beat the heavy whipping cream and remaining extract until stiff peaks form.
# Cut cake into pieces with a 3 inch diameter cookie cutter.
# Put a scoop of whipped cream on top; garnish with chunks of meringue.
# Surround with slices of banana.
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Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Banana Recipes
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