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Homemade Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Homemade Tres Leches Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this Homemade Tres Leches Cake. A light and airy sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with sweet whipped cream – a classic Mexican dessert that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Milk Mixture:

  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ground cinnamon and fresh berries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until pale. Stir in milk and vanilla. Gently fold in the flour mixture.
  4. Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool cake in pan.
  6. Prepare Milk Mixture: Whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and 1/4 cup heavy cream.
  7. Soak Cake: Poke holes in cake and pour milk mixture over it. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Make Topping: Beat whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over chilled cake and garnish before serving.

Notes

  • This cake is best made a day ahead to allow the milk mixture to fully soak in.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light texture.
  • Adjust sweetness of topping to taste or use store-bought whipped cream for convenience.

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