Description
Tres Leches Cake is a delightful Latin American dessert that combines a light sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion, bringing joy and nostalgia to every bite. Whether for birthdays or casual gatherings, this cake transforms ordinary moments into sweet celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add whole milk and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture without over-mixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before poking holes across the surface.
- Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk; pour over the warm cake.
- Once cooled completely, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg