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Tres Leches Cake recipe

Heavenly Tres Leches Cake Recipe – Moist & Irresistible in 5 Steps

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A classic Tres Leches Cake is a light and airy sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three milks, topped with whipped cream.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, for topping
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  4. Fold in dry ingredients gently.
  5. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold egg whites into batter gently.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over with a fork.
  9. Mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. Pour over cake while still warm.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over cake.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature eggs for best results.
  • Let the cake soak in the milk mixture fully for a moist texture.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg