Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Homemade Tres Leches Cake. This classic Mexican dessert features a light sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with luscious whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 and 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
For the milk mixture:
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
For the whipped topping:
- 1 and 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Fresh strawberries
- Maraschino cherries
Optional garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat egg yolks with sugar, then mix in milk and vanilla. Add dry ingredients gradually.
- Whip egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Soak the cake: Whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Poke holes in the cake and pour milk mixture over. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Make the whipped topping: Beat whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over chilled cake.
- Finish and serve: Dust with cinnamon or garnish with fruit if desired.
Notes
- Tres leches cake is best made a day ahead to allow the milk to fully absorb.
- Serve cold for the best texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
