Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsLe CendrillonTres Leches De Monica Recipe

Tres Leches De Monica Recipe

Inspired by Le Cendrillon
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Indulge in our Tres Leches de Monica, a luscious dessert that boasts a rich blend of three types of milk soaking into a soft, airy sponge cake. Each slice is drizzled with a sweet cream and topped with a delicate layer of whipped cream, creating a decadent treat that's both moist and flavorful. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla, this delightful dessert will transport your taste buds to a world of creamy bliss.

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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 bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

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

  5. 5

    Combine Ingredients

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

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Milk Mixture Preparation

  1. 8

    Mix Milk Ingredients

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

Assembling the Cake

  1. 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.

  2. 10

    Chill

    Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Topping Preparation

  1. 11

    Prepare the Topping

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.

  2. 12

    Top the Cake

    Spread the whipped cream topping over the chilled cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

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