Mrs. HowChow doesn't like cake, but we both love the tres leches cake at Cuba de Ayer in Burtonsville.
Cuba de Ayer bakes their cakes and then bathes them (I assume) in the traditional mix of milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk. The cake soaks up the liquid and cream.
There is a magic spot where you're moister than bread pudding or French toast, but not so wet that the dessert becomes soggy and collapses. At Cuba de Ayer, nothing falls apart. The tres leches cake just becomes moist and creamy, firm enough to stand but soft enough that a spoon scoops everything up.
Top that with whipped cream, and it's a decadent dessert even though it isn't as sweet as chocolate or many other options. You're not going to do better than a simple meal of Cuban sandwiches and a tres leches cake.
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