Tres Leches Cake

Tammy Smith

Tres Leches Cake is a soft sponge cake soaked in a mixture of whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk until every bite is moist and lightly sweet. It is topped with whipped cream and served cold, making it a good make-ahead dessert. Allow at least 2 hours of refrigeration after soaking for the best texture.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1 5

Course Dessert

Cuisine Latin American / Caribbean

Servings slices

Calories 399 kcal

Equipment

9x13 inch baking pan
Mixing Bowls
Electric mixer or whisk
Spatula

Ingredients

For the Cake Base:

1 cup all-purpose flour preferably organic
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 large eggs room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Milk Mixture:

1 can evaporated milk 12 ounces
1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
¼ cup whole milk

For the Topping:

1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream chilled
¼ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Separate the egg yolks and whites into two large mixing bowls.
Beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar on high speed until pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Stir in milk and vanilla.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool slightly. Poke holes all over with a fork.
In a bowl, mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Pour the mixture over the cake. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
For the topping, whip the cream and remaining sugar in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over the cake.

Notes

For a twist, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the whipped cream for warmth.
If you're short on time, use a ready-made whipped topping, although freshly whipped cream offers the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 717IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 1mg

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