Espresso Tres Leches Recipe
Make Espresso Tres Leches Recipe in just 1h 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 dish.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Milk Mixture Preparation
- 7
Prepare Milk Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, brewed espresso, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Assembling the Cake
- 8
Soak the Cake
Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a fork.
- 9
Add Milk Mixture
Slowly pour the milk mixture over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Allow the cake to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form.
- 11
Top the Cake
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the soaked cake. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
