Tres Leches Cake
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Tres Leches Cake
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Tres Leches Cake is soft and moist, with a trio of 3 sweet milks that soak into the light and fluffy sponge cake. Make it ahead and let it soak overnight for an easy dessert that can be prepared in advance for a party.
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Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled (188g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided (200g)
- 5 large eggs separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
For the tres leches mixture
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
To finish
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon for topping
- Strawberries or maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prep a 9x13-inch baking dish with baking spray. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and set aside.
- In a large bowl of a stand mixer, beat 3/4 cup of the sugar with the egg yolks on medium-high until creamy and light. Add the milk and vanilla and beat again, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Whisk the eggs whites, gradually adding the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cake batter.
- Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes. Cool completely, then poke all over with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and milk. Pour over the cooled cake. Let soak for 2 hours in the fridge.
- Whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla, then spread over the cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon and top with strawberries.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman.
- Cupcake Variation: You can even turn this cake into about 24 cupcakes by baking the batter for 15 minutes. Then poke the cupcakes with a fork and fill with the milk mixture just like you would the cake and top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
254mg
(11%)
Potassium
308mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
879IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
247mg
(25%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12-15 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 879IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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