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Tres Leches Cake

Prep Time

30 min

Servings

12

Cook Time

25 min

CakesMedium

Tres Leches Cake

Sponge cake soaked in three milks and topped with whipped cream. Incredibly moist!

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
12
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • For soak: 1 can evaporated milk, 1 can condensed milk, 1 cup heavy cream
  • For topping: 2 cups heavy cream, 3 tbsp sugar

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.

  2. 2

    Fold in flour, baking powder, milk, and vanilla.

  3. 3

    Pour into 9x13 pan and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix the three milks together.

  5. 5

    Poke holes in warm cake with fork.

  6. 6

    Pour milk mixture over cake; refrigerate 4 hours.

  7. 7

    Whip cream with sugar and spread on top.

Baker's Tips

  • The cake should be very moist - don't skip soaking time
  • Cinnamon on top is traditional