Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Classic Tres Leches Cake. This Latin American dessert features a light sponge cake soaked in a three-milk mixture and topped with luscious whipped cream. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the 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
For the milk soak:
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon (optional)
- fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat egg yolks: In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until thick and pale. Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently fold in the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
- Whip egg whites: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Soak the cake: Whisk together milks. Poke holes in cake and pour mixture over. Refrigerate.
- Make the topping: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over cake.
- Final touches: Dust with cinnamon, top with berries if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, let the cake soak overnight.
- Use a serrated knife for clean slices.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
