Tres Leches
Indulge in the rich, velvety delight of Tres Leches, a classic Latin American dessert that’s a true celebration of flavor and texture. This heavenly sponge cake is soaked in a luscious trio of milks—sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream—creating a moist and ultra-decadent treat. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or fresh berries, this dessert is perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent everyday treat. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, Tres Leches offers a delightful balance of sweetness and creaminess that’s sure to impress. Refrigerated overnight for the ultimate soak, every bite of this cake melts in your mouth. Perfect for serving a crowd, this show-stopping dessert is as versatile as it is irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 5 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces 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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the 0.5 cup of whole milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes, then use a skewer or fork to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 0.5 cup of heavy cream. Pour this milk mixture slowly and evenly over the entire cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best results.
Before serving, whip the remaining 0.5 cup of heavy cream and the powdered sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the chilled cake.
Optional: Sprinkle ground cinnamon or arrange fresh berries on top for garnish.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your Tres Leches cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.8 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.9 g | 704% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1592 mg | 530% | |
| Sodium | 2656 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 606.7 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 499.1 g | ||
| Protein | 105.6 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.9 mcg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 2493 mg | 192% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3489 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.
