Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Moist 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 pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
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.
- 7
Milk Mixture Preparation
- 8
- 9
- 10
Chill the Cake
Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the cake to absorb the milk.
Topping Preparation
- 11
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 12
Top the Cake
Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake evenly. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon for added flavor.
