Tres Leches Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake
Milk Mixture
Topping
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Milk Mixture Preparation
- 8
Combine Milk Mixtures
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until well combined.
- 9
Poke Holes in Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- 10
Soak the Cake
Slowly pour the milk mixture over the top of the cake, allowing it to soak in. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 11
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until soft peaks form.
- 12
Top the Cake
Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon on top for added flavor.
