A luxurious square slice of cake on a pristine white plate, soaked in three kinds of milk but with a visible fluffiness. The rich, creamy cake is generously topped with dollops of cinnamon whipped cream, dusted with cocoa powder, and garnished with fresh chopped parsley root. The plate is decorated with drizzled dulce de leche, adding to the mouthwatering aesthetic.

Parsley Root Tres Leches Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Name: Parsley Root Tres Leches Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: large parsley root, 1 finely grated; egg, 1; granulated sugar, half cup; all-purpose flour, half cup; baking powder, half teaspoon; milk, quarter cup; sweetened condensed milk, 1 can; evaporated milk, 1 can; heavy cream, half cup; cinnamon sticks, 2; heavy cream for whipping, 1 cup; confectioners sugar, 2 tablespoons; cocoa powder, for dusting; dulce de leche, for drizzling; vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; salt, pinch

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 02, 2025

In this recipe, we will be crafting a exquisite Mexican-inspired dessert with a unique twist, incorporating the earthy flavor of parsley root. Typically, parsley root is not common in desserts, but we're venturing out of the norm to create a dessert that is unexpected, upscale, and absolutely delectable.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large parsley root - 1 - finely grated
Egg - 1
Granulated sugar - half cup
All-purpose flour - half cup
Baking powder - half teaspoon
Milk - quarter cup
Sweetened condensed milk - 1 can
Evaporated milk - 1 can
Heavy cream - half cup
Cinnamon sticks - 2
Heavy cream for whipping - 1 cup
Confectioners sugar - 2 tablespoons
Cocoa powder - for dusting
Dulce de leche - for drizzling
Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🥣

Preheat your oven to 350F and oil a small baking dish.
Step 2 - 🥚🥣🍚

In a bowl, mix the egg and sugar until fluffy.
Step 3 - 🥣🥦🍚🥛🧂

Add the grated parsley root, flour, baking powder, milk, and salt to the bowl. Mix until you obtain a consistent batter.
Step 4 - 🥣🍰🕒

Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
Step 5 - 🥫🌡️🍮🥛

In a saucepan, mix the condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and cinnamon sticks. Cook over low heat until it comes to a simmer.
Step 6 - 🎂🥛🆒

Remove the cake from the oven and pour the milk syrup evenly over it. Let it cool and absorb the milk.
Step 7 - 🥣🥛🍚

In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with confectioners sugar until soft peaks form.
Step 8 - 🔪🎂🥄

Cut the cooled cake into square pieces and serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Step 9 - 🍮🍫🍃

Dust the serving with cocoa powder, drizzle with dulce de leche, garnish with parsley and enjoy your unique dessert!

Additional

For a vegan alternative, substitute the dairy milk with almond, soy, or oat milk, use vegan condensed and evaporated milk, and replace the egg with flax or chia seed egg. This recipe is a great way for the little ones to pitch in, as they can help with the decoration process! This dessert will not only taste fantastic but also make a unique conversation starter at your next dinner party!