Tres Leches Recipe
Moist sponge cake soaked in three types of milk.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Milk Mixture
Topping
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool.
Milk Mixture Preparation
- 6
- 7
Topping Preparation
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 9
Top the Cake
Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon for added flavor.

