Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Inspired by Sister

Time1h 30m

Serves12

Make Tres Leches Cake 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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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
Beat Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
4
Combine Mixtures
Stir in the milk and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6
Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture
While the cake is baking, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk in a bowl.
7
Soak the Cake
Once the cake is baked, let it cool for a few minutes, then poke holes all over the top with a fork and pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak.
8
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream.