Tres Leches Cake
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Tres Leches Cake
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Moist, creamy, and delicious, tres leches cake is perfect for any celebration! A classic Mexican cake soaked in a sweet three-milk mixture.
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Ingredients
For the cake
- cooking spray, olive oil, or butter, for greasing
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
- 5 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk, divided
- 16 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
For the topping
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- *Optional* Ground cinnamon and strawberries
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray, olive oil, or butter and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together the egg yolks and ¾ cup of the granulated sugar on high using a handheld or stand mixer for about 2 minutes until the yolks are pale yellow in color. Add the vanilla extract and ½ cup of the whole milk and beat together on low until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the large bowl of flour and mix together with a fork until just combined to form a batter.
- In another large bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed using a handheld or stand mixer until soft peaks form. With the mixer still running, gradually add in the remaining ¼ cup of granulated sugar and beat until the egg whites are shiny and stiff.
- Add the egg white mixture to the batter and fold together very gently using a silicone spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl until just combined and no white streaks remain.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes while you make the three milk mixture.
- In a medium bowl, add the remaining ¼ cup of whole milk, all of the sweetened condensed milk, and the evaporated milk. Whisk together to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
- While the cake is chilling, make the whipped cream topping. Add the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract 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.
- Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and sprinkle a dusting of cinnamon on top if desired. Garnish with sliced strawberries and serve.
Notes
- To make the sponge cake light and airy, don't forget to beat the egg whites until shiny peaks form and then gently fold them into the cake batter. The air bubbles and volume of the meringue help keep the sponge fluffy and light, even after soaking in the three-milk mixture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
468kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
334mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
886IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
300mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 886IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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