Jul 14 2026

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 Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

  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 Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Milk Mixture Preparation

  1. 8

    Combine Milk Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Mix well until smooth.

  2. 9

    Soak the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cooled, poke holes all over the top using a skewer or fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Topping Preparation

  1. 10

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

  2. 11

    Spread the Topping

    Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon.

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