Mexican Tres Leches Cake (Three-Milk Cake)

Name: Mexican Tres Leches Cake (Three-Milk Cake)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour; 200 g granulated sugar; 6 large eggs; 120 ml whole milk; 5 ml vanilla extract; 8 g baking powder; 3 g salt; 400 ml evaporated milk; 400 ml sweetened condensed milk; 240 ml heavy cream (30-35% fat); 480 ml cold heavy cream (30-35% fat); 50 g powdered sugar; null to taste cinnamon or fresh fruit for garnish

Difficulty

medium

Time

1h 10m

Price Category

average

Calories

High

Tres Leches cake is a classic Latin American dessert consisting of a light sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three types of milk, giving it an incredibly moist and creamy texture. This cake is a perfect choice for celebrations or family gatherings, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. The whipped cream topping and fresh fruits or cinnamon complete the experience. Make it and enjoy this sweet, milky wonder!

Steps

Prepare the Sponge Cake

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing gently until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the pan.

Make the Milk Mixture

While the cake is baking, prepare the tres leches mixture. In a medium bowl, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk well until thoroughly combined.

Soak and Chill

Once the cake has cooled, use a fork or toothpick to poke holes all over the top of the cake. Evenly pour the milk mixture over the entire cake, ensuring it soaks in everywhere. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, but ideally overnight, to allow the cake to fully absorb the liquid and chill thoroughly.

Whip Cream and Garnish

Just before serving, prepare the whipped cream. In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the chilled cake. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon or garnish with fresh fruits. Slice and serve immediately.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	350 kcal	525 kcal
Protein	7g	10.5g
Fat	20g	30g
Carbohydrate	35g	52.5g
Fiber	0.5g	0.75g
Sugar	28g	42g

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Mexican Tres Leches Cake (Three-Milk Cake)

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Price Category

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare the Sponge Cake

Make the Milk Mixture

Soak and Chill

Whip Cream and Garnish

Extra Tips

► For the best results, chill the cake for at least 4-6 hours, but ideally overnight, to allow the milk mixture to fully absorb.

► You can use a fork, a toothpick, or even a thin wooden spoon handle to poke holes in the sponge cake, helping the milk penetrate better.

► For garnish, you can use fresh berries like strawberries or raspberries, or a sprinkle of grated chocolate instead of cinnamon.

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