Delicious Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Tres Leches Cake is a traditional Latin American dessert that is known for its moist texture and rich flavor. This cake recipe is soaked in a mixture of three types of milk, giving it a unique taste that is both sweet and creamy.

The preparation is simple, making it an excellent choice for celebrations or gatherings. This Tres Leches Cake recipe will guide you through the steps to create this delightful dessert that everyone will love.

This Tres Leches Cake features a light sponge cake soaked in a blend of evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. The cake is topped with whipped cream and can be garnished with fresh fruit or cinnamon. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

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
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream for topping
1 tablespoon powdered sugar for topping
Fresh fruit or cinnamon for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Beat Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture and mix until just combined.
Beat Egg Whites: In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until no white streaks remain.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan.
Prepare Milk Mixture: In a bowl, combine the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
Soak the Cake: Once the cake is cool, poke holes all over the surface with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
Make Whipped Cream: In a bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Frost the Cake: Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake. Garnish with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Serve: Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.