Jul 14 2026
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Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Inspired by Picante Annapolis
Time2h
Serves10

For 10

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Ingredients

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Cake

Milk Mixture

Whipped Topping

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Beat Eggs and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the milk and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Milk Mixture Preparation

  1. 7

    Combine Milk Mixture

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

  2. 8

    Soak the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cooled, poke holes all over the top of the cake using a fork or toothpick. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Let it sit for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Whipped Topping Preparation

  1. 9

    Whip the Cream

    In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.

  2. 10

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

  3. 11

    Top the Cake

    Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the soaked cake.

Garnishing

  1. 12

    Add Garnish

    Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top and add fresh fruit if desired. Serve chilled.

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