Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Tres Leches Cake boasts a tender and incredibly moist texture. It's soaked in a blend of three milks and finished with a lightly sweetened whipped cream topping.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup of sugar divided into 3/4 cup and 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup of whole milk
Syrup:
- 12 ounces of evaporated milk
- 9 ounces of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream
Frosting:
- 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of berries for garnish optional
Instructions
How to Make Tres Leches Cake Base:
- To begin, preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13 casserole pan. Set up three mixing bowls.
- In a large bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Separate the egg whites and yolks into the other two bowls.
- Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until they turn a pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form, approximately 1 minute. With the mixer still running, gradually pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and beat on high speed until the egg whites are stiff but not dry, about 1 more minute.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and gently combine with a spatula. Carefully fold in the egg white mixture until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For the 3-Milk Syrup:
- In a large measuring cup or bowl with a pouring lip, mix together 1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream, 12 ounces of evaporated milk, and 9 ounces of condensed milk. Once the cake has cooled, use a fork to pierce the surface all over. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake.
To Make the Whipped Cream Frosting:
- Pour 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream and 2 tablespoons of sugar into a large chilled mixing bowl. Beat on high speed for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture is thick, whipped, and spreadable. Use a spatula to spread it over the cake, then decorate with berries if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g
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