Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Tres Leches Cake, a classic dessert that promises to impress with its rich and moist texture. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and yields 20 generous servings, making it perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. With a unique blend of three milks soaking into the cake, every bite is a heavenly experience that melts in your mouth. Customize your cake with toppings like fresh fruits or a dusting of cinnamon to make it truly your own. Experience the joy of baking as you create this irresistible treat that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large eggs (separated)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- one 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- one 12-ounce can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- cinnamon (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gradually add half the sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar, then mix in whole milk and vanilla.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt into yolk mixture.
- Carefully fold in beaten egg whites until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy whipping cream in a bowl.
- Once baked, cool the cake slightly before poking holes in it and pouring the milk mixture over for soaking.
- Whip additional heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar; spread over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg