Description
A delicious and moist tres leches cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (divided)
- 5 large eggs (separated)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon (for topping)
- Strawberries or maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃). Prep a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray.
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and set aside.
- In a large bowl of a stand mixer, beat 3/4 cup of the sugar with the egg yolks on medium-high until creamy and light. Add the milk and vanilla and beat again, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Whisk the egg whites, gradually adding the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cake batter.
- Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes. Cool completely, then poke all over with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and milk. Pour over the cooled cake. Let soak for 2 hours in the fridge.
- Whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla, then spread over the cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon and top with strawberries.
Notes
- Make sure to allow the cake to soak the milk mixture for the full 2 hours for the best flavor and moisture.
- For a festive touch, garnish the cake with fresh fruit or additional whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg