Jul 13 2026
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Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Inspired by Palacio Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves12

A moist and sweet cake soaked in three types of milk.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Milk Mixture

Topping

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 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, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Combine and Bake

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Soaking and Topping

  1. 5

    Prepare Milk Mixture

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

  2. 6

    Soak the Cake

    Once the cake is done and slightly cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 7

    Make the Whipped Topping

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

  4. 8

    Finish and Serve

    Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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