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Tres Leches Cake Recipe
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Tres Leches Cake Recipe

This authentic Tres Leches Cake Recipe features soft sponge soaked in three milks and topped with whipped cream. Perfect for celebrations and easy to make.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 15 Slices
Course: Cake
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

Cake:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup + ¼ cup
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Tres Leches Milk Mixture:
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 400 g
  • 1 can evaporated milk 354 ml
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
Whipped Cream Topping:
  • 1½ cups heavy cream cold
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish and set aside.
  2. Mix Egg Yolks
Beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  3. Whip Egg Whites
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks.
  4. Combine Batter
Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture. Carefully fold in egg whites until just combined — do not overmix.
  5. Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. Prepare Milk Mixture
Whisk condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and whole milk together.
  7. Soak the Cake
Poke holes all over the cooled cake using a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Make Whipped Cream
Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. Finish & Serve
Spread whipped cream over the chilled cake. Top with dulce de leche or fresh berries if desired. Slice and enjoy.

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