Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Tres Leches Cake, a traditional Mexican dessert that promises to wow your taste buds with its unique flavor profile and moist texture. This cake is soaked in a rich blend of three types of milk—evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk—resulting in an irresistibly tender sponge that melts in your mouth. Topped with a light and fluffy whipped cream, and optionally adorned with fresh strawberries or a sprinkle of cinnamon, this dessert is perfect for any occasion—from festive celebrations to casual family dinners. Its impressive appearance and decadent taste make it a standout choice that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground Cinnamon and/or Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until pale; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar while continuing to beat until fluffy.
- Mix in whole milk and vanilla extract; gently fold in dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, poke holes throughout the cake, then soak with a mixture of evaporated milk, condensed milk, and additional whole milk.
- Whip heavy cream with remaining sugar until soft peaks form; spread over the soaked cake and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg