
Tres Leches Cake
A moist and creamy sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream.
20 mins
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 5 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla.
Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Beat until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
In a separate bowl, combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and ¼ cup of the heavy cream. Once the cake is baked, poke holes all over the surface with a fork, then slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow it to absorb the milk mixture fully.
In a chilled bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled cake and sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.
Chef's Tips
- Soaking Tip: Let the cake sit in the fridge overnight for the best absorption of the milk mixture.
- Whipped Cream: Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping for the best results.
- Variation: Add a layer of sliced strawberries or other fruit on top of the whipped cream for extra flavor.
- Storage: Keep the cake refrigerated and consume within 3 days for the best texture.
- Presentation: Use a piping bag to decorate the whipped cream for a more elegant look.