Jun 09 2026
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Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Inspired by El Charro Café Downtown
Time2h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake

Milk Mixture

Whipped Topping

Garnish (optional)

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat together the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs

    Add the eggs to the wet mixture and beat until fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool Cake

    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Milk Mixture Preparation

  1. 8

    Combine Milk Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until smooth.

Assemble the Cake

  1. 9

    Poke Holes

    Once the cake is completely cooled, poke holes all over the top using a fork.

  2. 10

    Pour Milk Mixture

    Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, making sure to cover it evenly. Allow the cake to absorb the milk for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge for best results).

Whipped Topping Preparation

  1. 11

    Whip Cream

    In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer until it starts to thicken.

  2. 12

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue to beat until soft peaks form.

Final Assembly

  1. 13

    Top Cake

    Spread the whipped topping over the soaked cake evenly.

  2. 14

    Garnish (Optional)

    Sprinkle with cinnamon and add fresh berries on top if desired.

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