Description
Indulge in the velvety richness of Tres Leches Cake, a beloved Mexican dessert that promises to captivate your taste buds. This classic treat features a light sponge cake soaked in a luscious blend of three milks—evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream—resulting in an ultra-moist texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with freshly whipped cream and optional berries, this cake is perfect for celebrations or a delightful finish to any meal. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, Tres Leches Cake will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 5 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 9 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- Optional: Fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix.
- Gradually add the dry mixture alternately with whole milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl.
- Pierce the cooled cake with a fork multiple times and pour the milk mixture over it.
- Whip the remaining heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the soaked cake.
- Chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg