Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPenrose Taphouse & EateryTres Leches Cake Recipe

Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

with whipped cream and fresh strawberries

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Milk Mixture

Whipped Cream Topping

Garnish

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, sift 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.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

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

  5. 5

    Combine with Dry Ingredients

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

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    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.

Milk Mixture Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Milk Ingredients

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

  2. 8

    Soak the Cake

    Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

Whipped Cream Preparation

  1. 9

    Whip Cream

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

  2. 10

    Top the Cake

    Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake.

Garnish

  1. 11

    Prepare Strawberries

    Wash and slice the fresh strawberries. Arrange them on top of the whipped cream topping for garnish.

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