Tres Leches Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Cake

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

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract. Add the milk to the egg mixture.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   Bake

   Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.

6. 6

   Prepare Milk Mixture

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

7. 7

   Soak the Cake

   Once the cake is cool, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring it absorbs the liquid.

8. 8

   Make Whipped Cream

   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

9. 9

   Top the Cake

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

10. 10

    Serve

    Cut the cake into squares, serve chilled, and enjoy your delicious tres leches!