Tres Leches Cake
Ingredients
- 1 call-purpose flour)
(120 g
- 1 ½ tspbaking powder)
(6 g
- ¼ tspsalt
- 5 largeeggs
, separated
- 1 cgranulated sugar)
, divided (200 g
- ⅓ cwhole milk)
(80 ml
- 1 tspvanilla extract)
(5 ml
- 12 ozcan evaporated milk)
(354 ml
- 14 ozcan sweetened condensed milk)
(396 ml
- ¼ cwhole milk)
(60 ml
- 1 pintheavy whipping cream)
(475 ml
- 3 tbsppowdered sugar)
(24 g
- ½ tspvanilla extract)
(2.5 ml
- ground cinnamon
, for topping
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Separate the eggs into two other mixing bowls.
- 3
Add 3/4 cup sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Add 1/3 cup milk and vanilla and stir to combine. Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined (don't over-mix).
- 4
Use electric beaters to beat the egg whites on high speed. As the begin to whip into stiff peaks, gradually mix in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter gently, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl, until combined.
- 5
Pour batter into un-greased pan and smooth it into an even layer. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow cake to cool completely.
- 6
Combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a small bowl. Once the cake has cooled use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- 7
Slowly pour the milk mixture over the the top of the cake, making sure to pour near the edges and all around. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour or overnight, to allow it to soak up the milk.
- 8
In the meantime, whip the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks. Smooth over the top of the cake. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Serve with fresh sliced strawberries, if desired. Enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Ready to impress with an authentic Mexican dessert that's both elegant and surprisingly simple to master? This Tres Leches Cake delivers on its promise of an ultra light cake soaked in a sweet, creamy milk mixture, perfect for any celebration or a sweet escape.
The magic of this Tres Leches Cake lies in its signature 'three milks' soak, which transforms a delicate cake into a supremely moist and tender treat. The meticulous balance of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk creates an irresistible sweetness and texture that sets this recipe apart.
Prepare for a dessert that is truly a sensory delight. Each forkful offers a delicate, airy cake texture, generously infused with a sweet, milky blend that coats your palate. The fresh, billowy whipped cream topping adds a beautiful contrast, providing a cool, light counterpoint to the rich cake, all finished with a subtle warmth from a dusting of ground cinnamon.
While this milk cake is classic, you can easily adapt it to your taste. For a touch of warmth, consider infusing the milk mixture with a cinnamon stick before soaking. You could also add a bit of almond extract to the cake batter for a different flavor profile, or even a splash of rum to the milk soak for an adult-friendly version.
This Tres Leches Cake is the ultimate party dessert, ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply a sweet family gathering. Serve it chilled, allowing the flavors to fully meld, for a truly memorable finish to any meal.