Tres Leches Recipe
An incredibly moist white sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7
Prepare the Milk Mixture
While the cake is baking, mix together the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream in a bowl.
- 8
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- 9
- 10
Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- 11
Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 12
Serve
Before serving, you can top the cake with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or fresh fruit if desired.
