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Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Tres Leches Cake Recipe: Moist and Indulgent

Moist Tres Leches Cake with whipped cream topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • Sponge Cake:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Three Milk Soak:
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Whipped Cream Topping:
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream chilled
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: Strawberries cinnamon
  • Suggested Pairings: Coffee Mexican hot chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; grease a 9x13-inch white ceramic baking dish.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar; add milk, vanilla, and dry ingredients. Beat egg whites with 1/4 cup sugar; fold into batter.
  • Pour into dish; bake 20-25 min. Cool completely.
  • Whisk condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream, and vanilla. Taste and adjust the sweetness or flavor. Poke holes in the cake; pour milk mixture over. Chill 4 hours.
  • Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla for topping; spread over cake.
  • Garnish with berries and cinnamon. Serve on a white ceramic platter with coffee.

Notes

  • Chill the cake for proper soaking.
  • Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze the unsoaked cake for 2 months.
  • Try vegan or chocolate variations.
  • Pair with fruit.