Description
This exquisite Tres Leches Cake is a Latin American favorite, soaked in three kinds of milk for a rich and moist dessert that’s perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 5 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 500ml whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until the mixture turns pale and creamy, about 4 minutes.
- Add the 1/3 cup milk and vanilla extract to the yolk mixture and beat for another minute.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the yolk mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until no white streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- In a medium bowl, combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 250ml of the whipping cream. Mix well.
- Once the cake is cool, pierce the surface with a fork several times. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring it is evenly soaked. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, whip the remaining 250ml of whipping cream with 6 tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the top of the cake.
- Serve chilled, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, make the cake a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can substitute half-and-half for the whipping cream if desired. The cake should be very spongy to absorb the milk mixture without becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 36
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 17
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 110