Tres Leches Cake
A light sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with whipped cream — a beloved Mexican classic.
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Prep30m
Cook30m
Total1h
Serves12
Levelmedium
Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 eggs (separated)
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 12 oz evaporated milk (1 can)
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
How to Make It
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat yolks and sugar until pale. Mix in milk and flour alternately.
- 2
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold into batter. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
- 3
Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
- 4
Poke holes all over cake with a fork. Whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Pour over cake slowly.
- 5
Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 6
Whip remaining cream with powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over cake. Serve chilled.
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