Tres Leches Cake

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5.0

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    430 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Tres Leches Cake

Cake can come in many forms, but this Tres Leches Cake just seems to have one of the best flavors and textures in my opinion. This recipe will have your mouth watering, and when it's done, you will want to eat the whole thing by yourself, but I recommend letting some of your friends and family try it out first!

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Ingredients

Servings

Cake

  • 1 ½ cups cake flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (one stick)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Cake Filling

  • 1 ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1- 14 oz can sweeten condensed milk
  • 1- 12 oz can evaporate milk

Cream Topping

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt set the bowl aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, or using a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar, until well combined.
  4. Add in the eggs and vanilla, mixing at medium to high speed for an additional minute.
  5. Gradually add in the flour mixture, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, as necessary.
  6. Pour the cake batter into a lightly sprayed 9x13 baking pan and bake for about 23-25 minutes, until the cake springs to the touch.
  7. Use a fork to poke holes throughout the top of the cake and set the cake aside to cool.
  8. Prepare the filling while the cake is cooling.
  9. To prepare the filling, combine the milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Whisk together until they are combined, and then pour over the cake, making sure to fill in the holes made with a fork.
  10. Cover and chill the cake for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
  11. To top the cake, whisk the heavy cream until it begins to thicken, and hold its form, like shaving cream. Add in the sugar and vanilla until it is thick whipping cream.
  12. Cover the top of the cake with the whipped cream topping.
  13. Serve cake chilled.

Notes

  • Be sure to let the cake sit while chilled so it can absorb the filling. 
  • This cake can be topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon, or with any fresh fruit. 
  • If you don’t have cake flour on hand, measure 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, subtract 3 Tablespoons of the flour and replace with 3 Tablespoons of cornstarch. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 304mg (9%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 955IU (19%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 211mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 304mg 6%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 955IU 19%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 211mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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