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Tres Leches Cake

Delicious and Creamy Tres Leches Cake Recipe You’ll Love

This Tres Leches Cake is a rich and moist dessert made with three types of milk, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
Milk Mixture
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, about five minutes.
  4. Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Soaking and Topping
  1. Allow cake to cool slightly, then poke holes all over the surface with a fork.
  2. Mix whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk until smooth; pour evenly over the warm cake.
  3. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; spread over the soaked cake.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 20g

Notes

Customize with vanilla or coconut cream for a different twist.

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