Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of a Classic Tres Leches Cake, a traditional Latin American dessert that boasts a moist sponge soaked in a three-milk mixture and topped with billowy whipped cream.
Ingredients
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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
Milk Mixture:
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat Egg Yolks: In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until pale. Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Whip Egg Whites: In another bowl, beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold dry ingredients into yolks, then fold in whites. Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Prepare Milk Mixture: Whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and 1/4 cup cream.
- Soak Cake: Once cooled, poke holes in cake and pour milk mixture over. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Make Topping: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Finish and Serve: Spread whipped cream over cake, sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve cold.
Notes
- This cake is best made the day before serving to allow flavors to develop.
- For a festive touch, top with berries or cherries.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
