Name: Torta Pompadour Banana Milhojas Cake
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients: 8 egg yolks; 50 grams soft unsalted butter (if using salted, not add more salt); 2 cups all-purpose flour; Pinch of salt; 4-5 tablespoon of room temperature water; 500 grams of dulce de leche, such as La Lechera canned; 2 cups whipping or heavy cream, cold; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; banana, almond or vanilla extract

Torta Pompadour Banana Milhojas Cake

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This Banana thousand layers cake is famous in my hometown, Rancagua. It was everyone’s favorite, always present at any celebration.

It’s a modification of the traditional Torta Milhojas or One Thousand Layers with whipped cream and a flavor. Most of the time, it was banana, but you could order it with an almond flavor. It’s a great cake, and I made it for my birthday!

Milhojas cake, also known as Milhojas pastry or Milhojas dessert, is a popular dessert that originated in Spain and has since spread to various parts of the world, especially in Latin American countries. The term “milhojas” translates to “thousand leaves” in English, which refers to the delicate, flaky layers that make up this delectable treat.

The traditional milhojas cake consists of layers of puff pastry, often alternating with layers of dulce de leche, pastry cream, or fruit preserves.

The pastry is typically baked until golden and flaky, creating a delightful, crispy, and airy texture. Sometimes, the top of the cake is dusted with powdered sugar or garnished with fresh fruit to add a decorative touch.
While the basic version of milhojas cake involves these key components, numerous variations incorporate different flavors and ingredients to create unique and delicious variations. This Pompadour version features layers of banana-flavored whipped cream and dulce de leche.

Pompadour cake is a good dessert or cake for special occasions, such as birthdays, due to its elegant appearance and rich taste. They are appreciated for their combination of textures, with the contrast between the crisp layers of pastry and the creamy fillings providing a delightful sensory experience.

Given its popularity, you can find milhojas cakes in many bakeries, pastry shops, and restaurants specializing in Spanish or Latin American cuisine.

Other Chilean layer cakes with Dulce de Leche:

Cake plate by Akira Satake.