Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake soaked after baking in a mixture of three milks — evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream — which makes it exceptionally moist throughout. The cake is typically topped with whipped cream and served chilled. Active prep and baking take about 1 hour, with at least 2 hours of soaking time needed before serving.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
For the Milk Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
- 1 can evaporated milk 12 ounces
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the butter using an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Prepare the Milk Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Heat gently until smooth but not boiling.
- Soak the Cake: Let the cake cool slightly. Poke holes across the surface with a fork and slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to absorb fully.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Decorate: Spread the whipped cream over the cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add a hint of coconut extract to the whipped cream.
- Substitute almond milk for a different flavor profile in the milk mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 978IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 1mg
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