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