Description
Tres Leches Cake is a classic Latin American sponge cake soaked in a rich mixture of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. It’s ultra-moist, creamy, and topped with whipped cream for a decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups whipped cream (for topping)
- Ground cinnamon or fresh fruit (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Separate the eggs. Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract to the yolk mixture.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely, then poke holes all over the surface with a fork or skewer.
- In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, letting it soak in completely.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, spread whipped cream on top and garnish with cinnamon or fruit if desired.
Notes
Best made a day ahead to allow the cake to fully absorb the milk mixture.Do not freeze; freezing may affect the soaked texture.Use homemade whipped cream for best flavor and texture.For flavor variations, add coconut milk, cocoa, or spices.Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
