Tres Leches Cake Recipe
A 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 large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Milk Mixture Preparation
- 7
Mix Milk Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until well combined.
- 8
Topping Preparation
- 9
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 10
Top the Cake
Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
- 11
Chill and Serve
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for the best flavor and texture.
