Recipe Card of Tres Leches (Milk Cake)
Delve into the rich, moist indulgence of this traditional Tres Leches cake. This recipe brings together a trio of milks to drench the cake, making it decadent and sweet. The crowning touch is a layer of whipped cream that melds beautifully with each bite.
Ingredients list
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup white sugar for batter
- 5 eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract for batter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup white sugar for cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cream
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare all your ingredients for this decadent treat!
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, setting aside for later use.
- Blend sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and creamy. Gradually beat in eggs and vanilla. Incorporate flour mixture in parts, mixing thoroughly.
- Transfer the batter into your prepped pan evenly.
- Place in oven and bake till a toothpick emerges clean, around 30 minutes. Once baked, puncture it gently with a fork and allow to cool.
- Combine whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together.
- Saturate the cooled cake with the milk mix, permitting it to fully absorb the flavors.
- Whisk cream, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a chilled bowl until thickened.
- Smooth the whipped cream atop the cake, providing a delightful finish.
- Keep chilled until ready to be served and relished!
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Notes
This Tres Leches cake is best enjoyed chilled. Add a dash of cinnamon or chocolate shavings atop the whipped cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 87mgSugar: 28g
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