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Tres Leches Cake

A rich and moist Latin American cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream and fruit.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Milk Mixture
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • fresh fruit for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Soak the Cake
  1. In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk.
  2. Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top with a fork.
  3. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  4. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and garnish with fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the cake overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

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