Jul 13 2026

Tres Leches Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

Indulge in our decadent Tres Leches cake, a delightful dessert that features three luscious milks soaking into a light and airy sponge cake. Topped with a velvety whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, each bite is a heavenly blend of sweetness and creaminess that will transport your taste buds to paradise. Perfect for sharing or savoring all on your own!

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Ingredients

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Cake

Tres Leches Mixture

Method

Cake

  1. 1

    Prepare the oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients

    In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Beat eggs

    In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine mixtures

    Add the milk and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Tres Leches Mixture

  1. 6

    Mix milks

    In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Soak the cake

    Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes all over the surface with a fork and slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to absorb the liquid.

  2. 8

    Chill

    Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow it to soak up the liquid.

Topping

  1. 9

    Prepare the whipped cream

    In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

  2. 10

    Top the cake

    Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

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