Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Habana ViejaTres Leches Cake Recipe

Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Inspired by La Habana Vieja
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Moist sponge cake soaked in three types of milk.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Milk Mixture

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat 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 medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

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

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Milk Mixture Preparation

  1. 8

    Mix the Milks

    In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Whisk until well blended.

  2. 9

    Soak the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cooled, poke holes all over the top using a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

Topping Preparation

  1. 10

    Whip the Cream

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

  2. 11

    Top the Cake

    Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon.

  3. 12

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving for the best flavor.

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