Description
Tres Leches Cake is a classic Latin dessert featuring a soft, airy sponge cake soaked in a rich mixture of three types of milk—evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, this indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Milk Mixture:
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup whole milk
For the Whipped Topping:
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until fluffy, then stir in milk and vanilla. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding the remaining ¼ cup sugar. Fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, then fold in the flour mixture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Soak the Cake: Mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Poke holes in the cooled cake, and pour the milk mixture over the top. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Make the Whipped Topping: Beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cake.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh fruit, if desired, and serve chilled.
Notes
Allow the cake to chill for at least 1 hour for optimal absorption of the milk mixture.
You can add a dusting of cinnamon or cocoa powder for extra flavor.
This cake tastes even better when left to chill overnight as the flavors blend beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 280 kcal per serving