Tres Leches Cake Three Milk Cake

Tres Leches Cake, or "Three Milk Cake," is the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers, featuring a light and airy sponge cake soaked in a decadent trio of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. This classic Latin American dessert is a perfectly balanced blend of rich creaminess and delicate sweetness. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, eggs, and sugar, the magic happens when the cake absorbs the luxurious milk mixture, transforming into a moist and tender masterpiece. Topped with billowy whipped cream and optional garnishes like a dusting of cinnamon or fresh fruit, this recipe is a show-stopping treat for any celebration or casual gathering. Easy to prepare and best served chilled, this Tres Leches Cake promises to delight with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 5 large Eggs
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.33 cup Whole milk
• 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
• 12 ounces Evaporated milk
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
• 0 Fresh fruit (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Separate the eggs. Place the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl and the egg whites in a separate clean bowl.

Step 4

Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of the sugar on high speed until pale yellow and creamy, about 2 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry flour mixture in batches, alternating with the whole milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 7

Gently fold the egg whites into the batter in 3 additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.

Step 8

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

Step 9

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup of the heavy whipping cream to create the tres leches mixture.

Step 10

Using a skewer or fork, poke small holes all over the surface of the warm cake. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in completely. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 11

Before serving, whip the remaining heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cake.

Step 12

Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and fresh fruit for decoration. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1763.4 grams (1763.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4107

Total Fat 142.90g	183%
Saturated Fat 79.70g	399%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 1328mg	443%
Sodium 2628mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 592.50g	215%
Dietary Fiber 6.00g	21%
Total Sugars 492.30g
Protein 104.00g	208%

Vitamin D 544IU	2721%
Calcium 2382mg	183%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 3316mg	71%

*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: 31.6%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 58.2%