Description
Tres Leches Cake is a beloved Latin American dessert that’s moist, sweet, and soaked in a blend of three kinds of milk, making it rich and creamy. It’s topped with a light whipped cream topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, folding gently until combined. Then, add the milk and melted butter, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, in a medium bowl, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Mix until well combined.
- Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the top of the cake. This will allow the milk mixture to soak in evenly.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, making sure it’s evenly distributed. Allow the cake to absorb the milk mixture for 30 minutes to 1 hour. You can also refrigerate the cake to let it soak overnight for an even richer flavor.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream topping over the soaked cake, smoothing it out evenly.
- Slice the Tres Leches Cake into squares and serve chilled. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion!
Notes
- Allow the cake to soak for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour or refrigerate it overnight for a richer flavor.
- You can add a layer of fresh fruit or drizzle chocolate syrup on top for different variations.
- This cake is best served chilled for the ultimate creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg