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Classic Tres Leches Cake
5 from 9 votes

Classic Tres Leches Cake

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.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

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 egg separate whites from yolks in different bowls, large
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided into 3/4 and 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup milk whole
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk Mixture:
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk can
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk can
  • 1/3 cup milk whole
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
  • strawberries sliced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Lightly spray a 9x13'' pan with non-stick baking spray or grease with some butter and set aside.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined, careful not to over-mix.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
  10. Use a fork or straw to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
Milk Mixture:
  1. Combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a large measuring cup.
  2. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the top of the cake, trying to distribute it evenly. Don't forget the cake edges.
Chill:
  1. Refrigerate the cake for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow it to soak up the milk mixture.
Whipped Topping:
  1. 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.
  2. Sprinkle some cinnamon on top and garnish with fresh sliced strawberries.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% 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.