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Tres Leche Cake

A sweet, creamy, moist, milk cake

Prep Time
8 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 501 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

For the Cake
  • 5 large eggs room temperature, seperated
  • 1 ½ cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar divided into ¼ cup and ¾ cup
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp salt
Milk Mixture
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • ¾ cup milk you can also use oatmilk
  • 1 can sweet condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
For the topping
  • 1 cup Fresh fruit strawberries are preffered
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar add more if needed
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Begin by separating the egg whites from the egg yolks.
  2. Add ¾ cup of sugar to egg yolks. Beat until pale yellow. Slowly pour in milk and vanilla.
  3. Add the egg yolk mixture to the sifted flour, salt and baking powder. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
  4. Start by beating your egg whites on high speed, gradually adding 1/4 cup of sugar. Continue beating until stiff, fluffy peaks form.
  5. Gradually fold the beaten egg whites into the light yellow mixture until the batter becomes fluffy, light, and spongy in texture.
  6. Bake the dish in the oven at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
  7. While your cake is baking, whisk together whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk with vanilla.
  8. After cooling, use a fork to poke small holes in the cake and then pour the milk mixture over it, spreading it evenly.
  9. Cover the cake in saran wrap and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
  10. The following day, whip together the whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to create a topping. Spread the topping over your cake, decorate with strawberries and cinnamon, and serve cold.

Nutrition Information

Calories 501kcal (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 501

% Daily Value*

Calories 501kcal 25%

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