Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Traditional sponge cake soaked in three types of milk.
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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
Beat Eggs and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is thick and pale, about 5 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Milk Mixture Preparation
- 6
Assembling the Cake
- 7
Soak the Cake
Once the cake is baked and cooled for about 10 minutes, poke holes all over the top using a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Let it cool completely in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 8
Add Topping
Before serving, spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and garnish with maraschino cherries.