Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Tres Leches Cake, a moist and rich dessert soaked in three different types of milk. This recipe combines a light and fluffy cake base with a creamy milk mixture and a luscious whipped topping, creating a truly irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 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
Three Milks:
- 1 12-ounces can evaporated milk
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Whipped Topping:
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Ground Cinnamon and/or Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch pan. Combine dry ingredients. Separate eggs. Beat egg yolks with sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix with dry ingredients. Whip egg whites. Fold egg whites into batter. Bake and cool.
- Three Milks: Combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Poke holes in cooled cake. Pour milk mixture over cake. Chill.
- Whipped Topping: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over cake. Garnish with cinnamon and strawberries.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the cake for several hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- This cake is best enjoyed cold, straight from the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Tres Leches Cake, Mexican Dessert, Three Milks Cake
