Tres Leches Recipe
Make Tres Leches Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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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 pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Milk Mixture Preparation
- 7
Combine Milk Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until well combined.
- 8
- 9
Refrigerate
Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Top the Cake
Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake evenly. You can decorate with additional toppings if desired.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cake and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Tres Leches!
