Espresso Tres Leches Recipe

Preparation Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cake

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Combine with Dry Ingredients

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the espresso, mixing until just combined.

6. 6

   Bake

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Prepare Tres Leches Mixture

   In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Mix well.

8. 8

   Soak the Cake

   Once the cake is baked and cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork and slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

9. 9

   Chill

   Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

10. 10

    Serve

    Top with whipped cream, chocolate cigarettes, and a maraschino cherry before serving.