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A delectable slice of Tres Leches cake with a pristine white topping.

Tres Leches Cake

This classic Tres Leches Cake is incredibly moist and decadent, featuring a light sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with whipped cream. It's a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 5 large Eggs separated
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar divided
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Milk (whole)
Milk Mixture
  • 12 oz Evaporated milk one can
  • 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk one can
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
Topping
  • 1.5 cups Heavy cream chilled
  • 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step 1: Bake the Cake
  1. Prepare the batter by combining dry ingredients, then mixing egg yolks with sugar, vanilla, and milk. Fold in whipped egg whites. Bake in a prepared pan until golden.
Step 2: Prepare and Apply Milk Mixture
  1. Whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream for the milk mixture. Once the cake cools slightly, pierce it all over with a fork and slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
Step 3: Prepare and Apply Topping
  1. Whip the chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread it over the cooled, soaked cake and chill thoroughly before serving, garnishing with cinnamon if desired.

Notes

For best results, chill the cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the milk mixture to fully absorb and the flavors to meld.