Monica’s Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 2
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- 3
Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and ground cinnamon. Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork.
- 4
Soak the Cake
Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.