Tres Leches Cake Recipe
This Tres Leches Cake Recipe is a soft and fluffy sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk, creating a rich and creamy dessert that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, this easy homemade cake is simple to prepare and always a crowd favorite.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Baking pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Fork
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 third cup butter melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and grease your baking pan. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the flour and melted butter. Mix carefully to keep the batter soft.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- In another bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, use a fork to poke holes all over the surface.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak evenly.
- Place the cake in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight so it absorbs all the milk.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
Let the cake cool before adding the milk mixture
Chill the cake for best texture and flavor
Use a fork to help the milk soak evenly
Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered
