Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTaino's Kitchen DowntownTres Leches Recipe

Tres Leches Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

Make Tres Leches Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Milk Mixture

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 medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

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

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

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

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Let the cake cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Milk Mixture Preparation

  1. 8

    Combine Milk Ingredients

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

  2. 9

    Soak the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cool, poke holes all over the top using a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

  3. 10

    Refrigerate

    Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Topping Preparation

  1. 11

    Whip the Cream

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

  2. 12

    Top the Cake

    Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the soaked cake. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon for added flavor.

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