Tres Leches Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cake

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

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

4. 4

   Add Eggs

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

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with whole milk. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Bake

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. 7

   Prepare Milk Mixture

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

8. 8

   Soak the Cake

   Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Gradually pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

9. 9

   Prepare Topping

   Spread marshmallows evenly over the top of the soaked cake.

10. 10

    Flambé

    Using a kitchen torch, carefully flambé the marshmallows by adding rum or high-proof liquor and igniting it until the marshmallows are golden and slightly charred.