Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of The Best Tres Leches Cake, a traditional dessert that promises to elevate any gathering. This moist and fluffy three-milk cake is both easy to make and irresistibly delicious, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or casual get-togethers. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a rich, creamy treat that will have your guests asking for seconds. Customize it with toppings like whipped cream and fresh fruit to add a personal touch to this classic sweet.
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 (for soaking)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add half the sugar until stiff peaks appear.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until fluffy, then mix in whole milk and vanilla.
- Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt into the yolk mixture, followed by gently incorporating the egg whites.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on a rack.
- Mix together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy whipping cream in a bowl.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture over it to soak thoroughly.
- Whip heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar until soft peaks form and spread over the soaked cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg