The granddaughter of a baker who started a Tres Leches dynasty in 1982 in Mexico City now brings her family tradition to Dubai.
Alicia Luna Baeza, a mother of 10 children in Mexico City, learned how to bake from Italian missionaries and then went on to make her own signature tres leches cakes. Her cakes became such a hit in the community, her patrons urged her to start a bakery. 40 bakeries and multiple grandchildren later, 3L Pastelerias has become a third-generation legacy that’s stayed true to late grandmother Alicia’s baking talent and recipe. The bakery has now crossed international borders with granddaughter Liza Silva who has settled in Dubai with her family. Not only is she recreating grandma’s signature tres leches cake layered with strawberries in the City of Gold, she has also developed new variations to satiate local taste buds.
Tune in to the player below to hear Liza Silva and her husband Sassan Khatib-Shahidi talk about what makes an authentic tres leches cake, their family history and how they’ve adapted to the local market on our podcast, Deep Fried. You may find more about 3L Pastelerias in Dubai on Instagram (@3ldubai) or order via WhatsApp at wa.me/971585943319.
Want more of our scrumptious podcast episodes? Feast on our main podcast page here!
Subscribe on: Apple Podcast App | Spotify (available on AppStore and Google Play) | Google Podcasts | Anghami
Arva Ahmed is the co-founder of Frying Pan Adventures, Dubai’s first food tour company, and a celebrated food explorer known for uncovering Dubai’s hidden culinary gems. Her expertise in the city’s diverse food scene has been featured in prominent publications such as CNN, Khaleej Times, BBC Travel, The Sun, The Independent and countless more. She also hosts Ditch the Silver on YouTube. Through her immersive tours and storytelling, Arva brings Dubai’s rich flavors and vibrant cultures to life.
