Three Milk Cake Pastel De Tres Leches
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this rich and decadent Three Milk Cake, or Pastel de Tres Leches, a beloved Latin American classic. This moist sponge cake is infused with a luscious three-milk mixture—sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream—creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite. Topped with a fluffy homemade whipped cream and optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or fresh berries, this dessert offers the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. Ideal for celebrations or a special treat, this easy-to-follow recipe requires just 30 minutes of prep time and delivers a show-stopping centerpiece for any occasion. Serve it chilled for the most refreshing, velvety dessert you'll ever taste! Perfect keywords to help discover this recipe include "Tres Leches Cake," "Three Milk Cake recipe," "moist sponge cake," and "Latin American desserts."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 5 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.333 cups Whole milk
- 1 14-ounce can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12-ounce can Evaporated milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add in the flour mixture and whole milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer.
In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak through the holes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, beat the remaining heavy cream and powdered sugar together in a chilled bowl on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream over the cake evenly. Optionally, dust with ground cinnamon and garnish with fresh berries.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your creamy and delicious Three Milk Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 264 mg | 6% | |
*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.
