The Best Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and moist goodness of The Best Tres Leches Cake. This classic Latin dessert features a light sponge cake soaked in a three-milk mixture, topped with fluffy whipped cream and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Whipped Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ground cinnamon and fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake: Mix dry ingredients, beat egg yolks with sugar, add milk and vanilla, fold in flour mixture. Beat egg whites separately, fold into batter, and bake.
- Soak the cake: Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk. Poke holes in the cake, pour milk mixture over, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Make the topping: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over chilled cake and garnish with cinnamon and berries. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- Chill the cake overnight for best results.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For a traditional touch, add a splash of rum or brandy to the milk mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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