Description
Experience a slice of heaven with this classic Tres Leches Cake. This moist, sponge-like delight is soaked in a rich mixture of three milks, creating a creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays or casual gatherings, this cake is easy to make and will leave your guests raving about its enchanting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly.
- Mix whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake using a fork, then slowly drizzle the milk mixture over it.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; spread over the soaked cake and sprinkle cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg