Classic Tres Leches Cake
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Classic Tres Leches Cake
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Tres Leches Cake is a light, fluffy, creamy poke cake soaked in a mixture of three kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.
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Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs separate whites from yolks in different bowls
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided into 3/4 and 1/4 cup
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk Mixture:
- 12 ounces Can evaporated Milk
- 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup whole milk
Whipped Topping:
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 2 envelopes whipped cream stabilizer optional
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar more if you want it sweeter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- ground cinnamon
- sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly spray a 9x13'' pan with non-stick baking spray or grease with some butter and set aside.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add ¾ cups of sugar to the bowl with egg yolks and mix on high speed until pale yellow. Stir in the vanilla extract and whisk the 1/2 cup of milk until thoroughly combined.
- Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined, careful not to over-mix.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed until fluffy. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cups of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg whites gently into the cake batter just until combined. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- Use a fork or straw to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
Milk Mixture:
- Combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a large measuring cup.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the top of the cake, trying to distribute it evenly. Don't forget the cake edges.
Chill:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow it to soak up the milk mixture.
Whipped Topping:
- Add the heavy cream, stabilizer, sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl and beat until stiff peaks. Distribute on top of the cake, smoothing it with a spatula.
- Sprinkle some cinnamon on top and garnish with fresh sliced strawberries.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
271mg
(11%)
Potassium
329mg
(9%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.6mg
(1%)
Calcium
320mg
(32%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 320mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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