Honey Cinnamon Tres Leches Cake
Indulge in the luscious fusion of classic Latin flavors with this Honey Cinnamon Tres Leches Cake, a decadent twist on the beloved traditional dessert. This ultra-moist cake is infused with warm notes of cinnamon and sweetened with a luxurious blend of honey, creating a depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with its rich three-milk soaking mixture. Topped with a cloud-like layer of homemade whipped cream and finished with a drizzle of honey-cinnamon glaze, each bite is irresistibly sweet, creamy, and delightfully spiced. Perfect for celebrations or as a standout dessert, this easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep time yet delivers bakery-quality results. Savor the harmony of honey and cinnamon in every forkful of this crowd-pleasing Tres Leches Cake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 5 Eggs
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup Whole milk (for batter)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 12 ounces Evaporated milk
- 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup Whole milk (for soaking mixture)
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1.5 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (for drizzle)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a stand or hand mixer to beat the eggs for about 2 minutes until light and airy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until fully dissolved and the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and blend in the milk (for batter) and vanilla extract.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the dish for 15 minutes.
While the cake cools, prepare the soaking mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk (for soaking mixture), and honey until smooth.
Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the surface of the cake. Slowly pour the soaking mixture evenly over the top, allowing it to be absorbed into the cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Before serving, prepare the whipped cream topping: In a large, chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake.
In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon (for topping) with honey (for drizzle). Drizzle the honey mixture over the whipped cream and sprinkle additional ground cinnamon if desired.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Honey Cinnamon Tres Leches Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.4 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.4 g | 532% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1458 mg | 486% | |
| Sodium | 2723 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 716.9 g | 261% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 571.8 g | ||
| Protein | 114.4 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.3 mcg | 76% | |
| Calcium | 2552 mg | 196% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 3487 mg | 74% | |
*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.
