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Apple Tres Leches Cake

A delicious apple cinnamon tres leches cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with cinnamon whipped cream.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 562 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the cake
  • cooking spray, olive oil, or butter, for greasing
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil, plus more for greasing
  • 3 large Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk (about 9 ounces)
For the whipped topping
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray, olive oil, or butter and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, ¼ cup milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and bake for 23-28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes while you make the three milk mixture.
  6. In a medium bowl, add the remaining ¼ cup of milk, the sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Whisk together to combine.
  7. Gently run a knife or spatula along the sides of the cake pan to unstick the sides. Using a skewer or a fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  8. Slowly pour the three milk mixture all over the top and sides of the cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the cake fully cool and absorb the liquid.
  9. While the cake is chilling, make the whipped cream topping. Add the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to a large bowl. Beat on high speed using a handheld or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  10. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and sprinkle a dusting of cinnamon on top if desired.

Notes

  • Let the cake cool completely in the fridge for the full 2 hours. This will also allow the cake to fully absorb the three-milk mixture
  • Make sure to use unsweetened applesauce. The milk soak and the whipped cream already add plenty of sweetness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 562kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 301mg (13%) Potassium 310mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 816IU (16%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 213mg (21%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 562

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 562kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 310mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 816IU 16%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 213mg 21%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.