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Tres Leches Cake

Moist and Dreamy Tres Leches Cake You'll Love to Make

Enjoy this Moist and Dreamy Tres Leches Cake, a classic Mexican dessert made with three milks for a luxurious taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 5 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure for best flavor
  • 1 cup Cake Flour or All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Milk Soaking Mixture
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or almond milk
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream reduce for a lighter version
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Whipped Cream can be sweetened with powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries or other fruit
  • 1/2 cup Dulce de Leche Caramel optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In the stand mixer, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla for 8–10 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Slowly fold in whole milk until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes across the surface of the cake.
  8. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.
  9. Gradually pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  10. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and spread on top of the cake.
  12. Garnish with fresh strawberries or dulce de leche and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs, be gentle while mixing, and chill overnight for best flavor.

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