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Easy Tres Leches Cake: A Moist, Sweet Classic


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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 2 hours (or overnight)
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  2. 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  3. ¼ teaspoon salt
  4. 5 large eggs, at room temperature
  5. 1 cup granulated sugar
  6. ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  7. ½ cup whole milk
  8. ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  9. 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  10. 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  11. 1 cup heavy cream
  12. 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  13. ¼ cup powdered sugar
  14. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  5. 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.
  6. Once the cake has cooled, in a medium bowl, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Mix until well combined.
  7. Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the top of the cake. This will allow the milk mixture to soak in evenly.
  8. 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.
  9. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  10. Spread the whipped cream topping over the soaked cake, smoothing it out evenly.
  11. Slice the Tres Leches Cake into squares and serve chilled. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion!

Notes

  1. Allow the cake to soak for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour or refrigerate it overnight for a richer flavor.
  2. You can add a layer of fresh fruit or drizzle chocolate syrup on top for different variations.
  3. 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