Tres Leches Three Milk Cake
Indulge in the luscious decadence of Tres Leches Three Milk Cake—a traditional Latin American dessert that’s soft, moist, and irresistibly creamy. This show-stopping cake is baked to golden perfection and then soaked in a rich blend of three milks: sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture like no other. Topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon, this dessert is a perfect balance of sweetness and lightness. Easy to prepare and even better when chilled overnight, it’s an ideal treat for celebrations or an indulgent weeknight dessert. Whether you’ve tried this classic before or are new to its magic, this Tres Leches Cake recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 5 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 14-ounce can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12-ounce can Evaporated milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add the whole milk and mix just until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. While the cake bakes, make the three-milk mixture. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.
7. Once the cake is done, allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
8. Slowly pour the three-milk mixture over the entire cake, ensuring it soaks evenly into the cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best results.
9. Before serving, make the whipped topping. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
10. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.
11. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Tres Leches Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.7 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.6 g | 543% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1458 mg | 486% | |
| Sodium | 2443 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 627.8 g | 228% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 486.6 g | ||
| Protein | 112.6 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.3 mcg | 72% | |
| Calcium | 2495 mg | 192% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3405 mg | 72% | |
*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.
