Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Three Milk Mixture:
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
• For the Frosting:
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
   • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
   • In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Stir in milk and vanilla.
   • Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir very gently until combined.
   • Beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. With the mixer on, pour in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until egg whites are stiff but not dry.
   • Fold egg white mixture into the batter very gently until just combined. Pour into prepared pan and spread to even out the surface.
   • Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely.
2. Combine the Three Milks:
   • In a pitcher, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Once the cake is cool, pierce the surface with a fork several times. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the top of the cake, letting it soak in. Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour or overnight to allow it to absorb the milk mixture.
3. Make the Frosting:
   • Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake.
4. Serve:
   • Cut into squares and serve chilled. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon or garnish with a cherry or some fruit before serving.

This Tres Leches Cake will surely be a hit for its creamy texture and sweet, milky flavor. Enjoy making it, and let me know if you’d like any variations or additional tips