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The Best Tres Leches Cake

The Best Tres Leches Cake

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Enjoy creamy layers of sweetness with The Best Tres Leches Cake! Simple to make and perfect for any celebration—try it today!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 20 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • one 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • one 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, beat egg yolks and half the sugar until creamy; mix in whole milk and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; combine with wet mixture.
  4. Beat egg whites separately until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold egg whites into batter without deflating.
  6. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for about 35 minutes.
  7. Once cooled, poke holes in the cake and pour over the combined sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy whipping cream.
  8. Refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
  9. Before serving, whip heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar until soft peaks form and spread on top.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg