Introduction:
This Tres Leche Cake recipe is a decadent and moist dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a sponge cake soaked in three different types of milk, this Mexican dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Enjoy a slice of this delicious cake with a cup of coffee or as a dessert after dinner.
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sift flour and baking powder together in a bowl.
- Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat eggs in one at a time into creamed butter mixture, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
- Stir vanilla extract into the mixture.
- Fold flour mixture into the wet ingredients until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, mix together the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a bowl.
- Once the cake is done, poke holes all over the surface with a fork.
- Pour the milk mixture over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in and cool to room temperature.
- Whip heavy cream with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the top of the cake and sprinkle with ground cinnamon, if desired.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Slice and serve the Tres Leche Cake cold. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 420 || Carbohydrates: 50g || Protein: 7g || Fat: 21g || Saturated Fat: 12g || Cholesterol: 150mg || Sodium: 180mg || Potassium: 270mg || Fiber: 1g || Sugar: 39g || Vitamin A: 750IU || Calcium: 200mg || Iron: 1.2mg