Easy Tres Leches Cake
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Easy Tres Leches Cake, a classic Latin-American dessert made effortlessly with simple ingredients and a foolproof method. This moist and spongy cake is soaked in a luscious blend of three milks—sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream—infusing every bite with rich, velvety sweetness. Topped with freshly whipped cream, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, and optional fresh berries, this show-stopping dessert combines lightness with luxurious flavor. Perfect for celebrations or as a simple weeknight treat, this 12-serving masterpiece comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in 30 minutes. Whether you're hosting a party or savoring it solo, this tres leches cake recipe will undoubtedly become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.33 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 5 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.33 cup Whole milk
- 1 can (14-ounce) Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12-ounce) Evaporated milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional for garnish)
- 1 cup Fresh berries (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup of the heavy cream.
Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, whip the remaining heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the soaked cake.
Optionally, dust with ground cinnamon and garnish with fresh berries before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.4 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.9 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1411 mg | 470% | |
| Sodium | 2055 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 618.1 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 506.7 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.8 mcg | 69% | |
| Calcium | 2483 mg | 191% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3540 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
