Description
This Tres Leches Cake is a must-try for dessert lovers! It features a moist and flavorful sponge soaked in a mix of three kinds of milk, making it the perfect treat for gatherings or family meals. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll love how quickly you can whip up this indulgent cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 12-ounces can evaporated milk
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon and/or fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In two separate bowls, separate the eggs, keeping egg whites in one and yolks in the other.
- Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the yolk bowl and beat with an electric mixer until pale yellow.
- Stir in the 1/3 cup milk and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
- In a measuring cup, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk.
- Once cooled, poke holes all over the top of the cake with a fork.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring to cover all areas.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight to soak.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and garnish with cinnamon and fresh strawberries, if desired.
Notes
Chilling the cake overnight will enhance the flavor and texture.
For a richer flavor, use a mix of heavy cream and whipped topping for the frosting.
This cake is great for celebrations and potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg