Tres Leches Cake

Indulge in the decadence of Tres Leches Cake, a classic Latin American dessert that’s irresistibly moist and creamy. This iconic treat gets its name from the trio of milks—whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk—that are soaked into a light sponge cake, creating a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Topped with a cloud of homemade whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon, this dessert is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations or any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe combines simple pantry staples with a show-stopping finish. Serve it well-chilled for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Sugar
• 5 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
• 12 ounces Evaporated milk
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and airy.

Step 5

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cake cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.

Step 9

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk.

Step 10

Poke the cooled cake all over with a fork, then slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

Step 11

Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to absorb the milk mixture completely.

Step 12

In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

Step 13

Add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.

Step 14

Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake.

Step 15

Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the whipped cream as garnish, if desired.

Step 16

Cut into squares to serve. Keep refrigerated until serving and store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1882.9 grams (1882.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4572

Total Fat 197.90g	254%
Saturated Fat 110.40g	552%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 1472mg	491%
Sodium 3367mg	146%
Total Carbohydrate 584.70g	213%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 481.50g
Protein 107.90g	216%

Vitamin D 611IU	3057%
Calcium 2598mg	200%
Iron 13mg	69%
Potassium 3473mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 51.4%