Tres Leches Carrot Cake Recipe

Cake Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cake Batter

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, beat together eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in grated carrots. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

2. 2

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.

3. 3

   Prepare the Milk Mixture

   Once the cake is cooled, combine the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a bowl.

4. 4

   Soak the Cake

   Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Make the Frosting

   In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is fluffy.

6. 6

   Frost the Cake

   Spread the cream cheese frosting over the soaked cake evenly.

7. 7

   Prepare Cinnamon Sugar and Pecans

   In a small bowl, mix sugar with cinnamon. In a skillet, toast pecans until golden, then toss with cinnamon sugar.

8. 8

   Serve

   Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar and candied pecans over the frosted cake before serving.