Description
Tres Leches Cake is a moist sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three different types of milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream for topping
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour milk mixture over it.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the milk mixture.
- Letting the cake sit in the milk mixture overnight enhances the flavor.
- Use fresh fruit for a colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Tres Leches Cake, Mexican dessert, sponge cake